DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into proteins. This is the central dogma of molecular biology – a mantra taught to every biology undergraduate student to be recalled and expanded ...

When you're expecting a baby, you can also expect to have lots of medical tests. Ultrasound imaging, glucose monitoring and other health checks are a routine part of every pregnancy. There are reasons ...

Are you ready for the era of designer babies? Advances in gene sequencing have now made it possible for embryos to be screened for a host of genetic diseases and physical traits. Private companies are ...

A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...

Consumers suing Natera Inc. for deceptively advertising Spectrum preimplantation genetic tests saw their class allegations dismissed after a federal judge said they weren’t specific enough. “The ...

WSU veterinarians unveil a groundbreaking genetic test for early detection of chronic kidney disease in cats, enhancing pet health and longevity. Veterinarians at Washington State University College ...

There are plans to add two more genetic disorders for screening for Wisconsin’s newborn screening program. X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS 1) will be part ...

In Destiny’s Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, we envisioned a world where every newborn would be screened for genetic risks. We see a future in which the randomness of genetic inheritance ...

Palm Harbor state Rep. Adam Anderson's son, Andrew, died at age 4 from a rare disease. He was a sponsor of the Sunshine Genetics Act. The Sunshine Genetics Act creates a pilot program led by the ...

We’re eligible for screening, but I don’t want anyone to panic. By Kwame Anthony Appiah I’m being treated for cancer and was referred to a genetics counselor. He informed me that because two other ...

Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s … genetic optimization? Prospective parents using in vitro fertilization (IVF) will soon be able to select embryos based on their potential risk for diseases — ...