What is genetic testing? It refers to medical testing to identify changes within chromosomes, genes or proteins encoded by these genes. The purpose is to confirm or exclude a genetic disorder, or to ...

The use of biomarker and genetic tests during pregnancy is now extremely widespread. But what if both parents’ genes were broadly analyzed for possible risks prior to conception? Are there any rare ...

Having a child with Down syndrome has been an irrational, unprovable good, writes. In a world of increasing mechanization, measurement and merit, people like my daughtern can help return us to our ...

Pregnancy loss may occur in as many as 25% of all pregnancies. Most of these losses occur in the first trimester, and about ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has launched a new educational website called "Know More Sooner," aimed at providing detailed information about reproductive and prenatal genetic testing. The site seeks to ...

Researchers have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes from the fetal genome. A team of investigators from Massachusetts General ...

Prenatal genetic testing determines if an offspring is at risk of genetic or hereditary conditions. This can inform the parents of decisions such as keeping the child or not or adjusting to help them ...

New studies reveal that optical genome mapping (OGM) can detect chromosomal abnormalities linked to recurrent pregnancy loss, ...

During a pregnancy, women are offered prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing to determine whether a fetus is healthy or has certain genetic disorders or anomalies. This information can help ...

Were it not for a series of sliding door moments in the lead up to his birth, this “cheeky” toddler with a “one in a million” ...

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