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Researchers are hoping to learn how to effectively convey information about people's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a dementia still without a cure.

A Genetic Test That Reveals Alzheimer's Risk Can Be Cathartic Or Distressing

Jul 12, 2019
Genetic tests can now tell us a lot about our risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. But that doesn't mean people are prepared to receive the information.
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A decade ago, it seemed inevitable that every newborn would get a complete gene scan. But there are technical challenges and practical concerns.

The Promises And Pitfalls Of Gene Sequencing For Newborns

Jul 08, 2019
Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.
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Shara and Robert Watkins hold their 5-month-old daughter, Kaiya, in their home in San Mateo, Calif., just after she had woken up from an afternoon nap.

Prenatal Testing Can Ease Minds Or Heighten Anxieties

Apr 08, 2019
A variety of genetic tests are available to screen both fetus and parents. One option that's growing in popularity is called an expanded carrier screening. The results can be useful and overwhelming.
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A sample of saliva can unlock details about a person's genetic makeup.

POLL: Genealogical Curiosity Is A Top Reason For DNA Tests; Privacy A Concern

Jun 01, 2018
We asked Americans about genetic testing in the latest NPR-Truven Health Analytics Health Poll. People were generally OK with sharing the information with relatives and doctors, but not employers.
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Personalized Diets: Can Your Genes Really Tell You What To Eat?

Jan 22, 2018
There's an explosion of interest in personalized diet approaches and at-home test kits are popping up everywhere. Part of the approach includes analyzing your DNA, but genes can only tell us so much.
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Whole genome sequencing could become part of routine medical care. Researchers sought to find out how primary care doctors and patients would handle the results.

Routine DNA Sequencing May Be Helpful And Not As Scary As Feared

Jun 26, 2017
A study of whole genome sequencing found that while many people discovered genetic variations linked to rare diseases, they didn't overreact to the news.
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(From left) Tal and Giedre Cohen chat with Carrie Richardson and Mary Salter during a break at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

Younger Adults With Alzheimer's Are Key To Drug Search

Jul 23, 2015
A very rare genetic mutation causes some people to develop Alzheimer's in their 30s. It also makes these people the ideal candidates for tests of potential Alzheimer's drugs.
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Test-kit-in-a-box, from Color Genomics.

Screening Tests For Breast Cancer Genes Just Got Cheaper

Apr 21, 2015
A company has priced its test for mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer at $249 — far less than the thousands of dollars another firm charges. But is there a downside for the worried well?
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Sequencing the genes of a cancer cell turns up lots of genetic mutations — but some of them are harmless. The goal is to figure out which mutations are the troublemakers.

Personalizing Cancer Treatment With Genetic Tests Can Be Tricky

Apr 15, 2015
Genetic profiling of cancer cells can help guide treatment, but such profiles can be ambiguous. Results would be more accurate if all labs tested normal cells from each patient, too.
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