Posts Tagged ‘Genetic Testing’
With More Than a Million Records, ClinVar Value Grows as Variant Classification Resource
Since its launch in 2013, ClinVar has not only amassed a wealth of genetic variant information, but the lab and clinical genetics communities in the U.S. are readily referencing it when they have questions about the clinical significance of variants.
Read MorePersonalized Medicine in 2019: Options Increasing But Are They Reaching Patients?
In 2019, the field of personalized medicine continued to grow with the market launch of more than two dozen drugs targeting novel genomic alterations and numerous genetic tests to determine whether patients are at risk for serious diseases like cancer, and whether they are likely to respond to therapy.
Read MoreEllen Matloff’s Forbes Article: Why the Pentagon Is Warning US Military Not to Use Recreational Genetic Test Kits
For years, many of us in the genetics community have strongly suggested that consumers think long and hard before ordering recreational genetic test kits for Christmas – or any other occasion. But when the Pentagon sends a stern warning to its military members, even Santa needs to listen.
Read MoreWhat to Know Before You Buy an At-Home Genetic Cancer Risk Test
At-home DNA testing kits may not be a good fit for answering medical questions. Here’s what experts want you to consider and a review of three popular tests.
Read MoreMy Gene Counsel and Ambry Genetics: Educating Consumers About Genetic Testing
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has come a long way in popularity, but it still has a long way to go in accuracy. As of February 2019, more than 26 million consumers had tried DTC genetic testing to learn more about their ancestry or uncover genetic mysteries. Data from MIT Technology Review found the total of…
Read MoreGenetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: False Positive After Testing at Pop-Up Booth
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the “Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology” series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer care.
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