Large-scale genetic testing turned up pathogenic variants for inherited cardiomyopathies in a meaningful proportion of the general population -- especially among certain racial groups. A 0.7% ...

US biotech firm Nucleus Genomics this week launched a first-of-its-kind service letting IVF parents select embryos based on their potential disease risk.

Medicare generally does not cover genetic screening tests unless they directly affect treatment or lead to a specific diagnosis, with exceptions for specific diseases like cancer. A Medicare ...

Genetic screening technology now allows parents employing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to select for certain traits, allowing them to avoid passing on diseases or undesirable traits to their children.

Antenatal and postnatal screening are used to protect the health of mothers and babies. Check your knowledge of the techniques and diagnostic testing used with this Higher Human Biology quiz.

We surveyed 488 primary care providers in community and academic practices in New York City in the period 2014–16 about their views on genetic testing for chronic diseases. The majority of the ...

Evolutionary Biology News. June 28, 2025. Top Headlines . ... Improving Newborn Genetic Screening; Heart Rhythm Disorder Traced to Bacterium Lurking in Our Gums; Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Now, Khelif, who had plans to fight in the Eindhoven Box Cup next month, would have to complete the mandatory genetic sex screening before fighting. MORE: Imane Khelif's career timeline ...

World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy The governing body announced all athletes over 18 years old in its competitions must undergo a polymerase chain ...