The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a notice that they would creating a public database, or registry, that would help consumers, as well as researchers and health care providers, better understand genetic testing. Since there
Every week we see more and more uses for genetic testing. It's not uncommon to find new genetic testing companies entering the market, laboratories releasing results regarding their new findings and a good deal of discussion regarding the implicati
The BBC recently featured news about a fast, low cost DNA test which can determine a person's chances of developing certain inherited diseases could soon be a reality, experts said. Read more here. According to the report: "Tiny differences i
Seattle Post Intelligencer AP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseases Washington Post Genetic testing pushes hot-button issues: abortion, embryo destruction and worries about eugenics - selective breeding to rid a population o
Private MD Gene discovery may lead to test for aggressive prostate cancer Private MD The slow-growing nature of some prostate cancers is the reason that genetic testing is so important. Without a test capable of distinguishing the ..
Genetic Testing to Help Dieters Lose Weight eMaxHealth A new genetic test may help pinpoint those genes that inappropriately metabolize certain nutrients and lead dieters toward the best weight loss program to ... Low-fat or low-carb?
Lawsuit attacks patent giving company control over genetic test for cancer riskWashington PostThey say that Myriad's patents on the isolated BRCA sequences impede research and women's access to their own genetic information through testing. .
Does your kid have the DNA of a sports superstar?KOLD-TVReilly admits this particular science is still very young and it is precisely that reason why some genetic experts doubt the validity of this testing. ...and more »
AP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseasesThe Associated PressGenetic testing pushes hot-button issues: abortion, embryo destruction and worries about eugenics — selective breeding to rid a population of unwanted ...Half-hour DNA test to check
