Information and advice given to patients and their relatives affected by, or at risk of, a genetic condition. An explanation of risks and options may include the findings of specific genetic tests.
Prenatal genetic test results need to be communicated better, according to the US Food and Drug Administration...
This event was the last in a five-part series hosted by the Progress Educational Trust. Included for discussion were the impact of whole genome sequencing at birth on the healthcare workforce in the UK, how to manage consent and data, and the risks and benefits…
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Genomics England's Newborn Genomes Programme is a pilot study exploring the potential benefits, practicalities, and challenges of offering whole genome sequencing (WGS) for all newborn babies...
As a non-clinical research scientist, it can become commonplace to forget the practical reality of your work, so listening to 'Charlotte Raven on Life with Huntington's disease', an episode of the Bunker podcast, came as a stark reminder of the impact of neurodegenerative diseases…
Non-invasive prenatal testing uptake in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the Netherlands is significantly lower than in other parts of the country...
A low-cost screening test to identify cancer risk in young adults is set to be developed as part of a new $2.97 million study at Monash University in Melbourne,Australia...
The Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh virtually hosted their seventh genetic eye disease conference in June 2021, connecting geneticists, clinicians and researchers from the Medical Reseach Council Human Genetics Unit...
DNA-themed products are becoming increasingly common within the consumer marketplace, however, genetic literacy within the general population is typically poor which may make it difficult for potential customers to scrutinise these products with a discerning eye...
The rapid reduction in cost and increased integration of genomic tools into clinical practice, has led to a renewed interest in pre-conceptional carrier screening as seen in recent Progress Educational Trust events and the annual meeting of ESHRE in June...
