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Genetic test
A test that uses genetic analysis to diagnose or predict an illness or condition.
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After attitudes: tracking the distance between science and society to guide action
In this Vision Paper, the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice and the Progress Educational Trust introduce 'Tuning EARS for the Future', part of the Wellcome-funded 'Constructive Conversations' programme...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Newborn genomic screening identifies ALD risk in two brothers
A baby taking part in the Generation Study has been identified as carrying a mutation linked to the rare condition adrenoleukodystrophy, prompting his older sibling to also be tested...
Image by Christoph Bock/Max Planck Institute for Informatics via Wikimedia Commons. Depicts a DNA molecule that is methylated on both strands on the centre cytosine.
Machine learning could help classify genetic variants in prenatal testing
An approach based on machine learning may reveal signatures of disease in prenatal tissues based on information obtained from postnatal blood samples...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Introducing the UK Mitochondrial Disease Research Institute
The Lily Foundation's new UK Mitochondrial Disease Research Institute aims to bring together patients, researchers, clinicians, data and biological resources to help accelerate mitochondrial disease research and turn scientific discoveries into new treatments…
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Podcast Review: The Gift – Twins
An at-home DNA test reveals an astonishing truth: twins Michelle and Lavinia have different biological fathers. Varsha Traynor reviews BBC Radio 4's The Gift – Twins, a moving exploration of family, identity and genetic testing…
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Australia's genetic discrimination ban: An opportunity for genomics and preventive health
Dr Jane Tiller explains the significance of Australia's new legislation about the use of genetic test results in life insurance...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Expanded carrier screening: Reflections on new guidance
The British Fertility Society has issued new guidance which provides direction on genetic testing in gamete donation in the UK...
Florida embryo mix-up baby to stay with birth parents
The birth parents of a baby born after an IVF embryo mix-up will retain permanent custody under a court agreement with the genetic parents...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.