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Genetic test
A test that uses genetic analysis to diagnose or predict an illness or condition.
NICE recommends genetic test to avoid antibiotic-induced deafness in newborns
A test which detects if a newborn baby has a genetic variant that could make them susceptible to hearing loss if given the antibiotic gentamicin, has been given conditional approval by NICE...
Your Guide to Genetics and Genomics in the Fertility Clinic
The Progress Educational Trust, in partnership with the Scottish Government, brought together a group of experts to cut through the hype and jargon and explain the latest developments in genetics/genomics in the context of assisted conception...
TV Review: Limitless with Chris Hemsworth – Memory
In this six-part docuseries Chris Hemsworth challenges his mind and body in different ways over various episodes on a quest to gather and develop habits that may extend his life. In this episode 'Memory', Hemsworth receives worrying results from his DNA tests...
What not to buy for Christmas
Have you thought about buying an ancestry DNA test as a gift this Christmas? In this article, genetic counsellor, Sara Levene, explains why you should think again…
New guidance on ethical issues in prenatal genetic diagnosis
Guidance for clinical practice from the Joint Committee on Genomics in Medicine on the ethical issues that can arise in prenatal genetic testing has been published. Here its authors review the key points...
Heart disease polygenic risk scores could be used by GPs
A world-first pilot study in England shows the potential for integrating genetic testing into primary care...
TV Review – Miracle Mums
Miracle Mums explored the experiences of couples involved in a class action lawsuit against Monash IVF Group in Australia...
Israeli woman given legal custody of baby born following embryo mix-up
A family court in Israel has given a couple legal custody of a newborn infant, despite neither being genetically related to the child...