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Scientists discovered that two genes can help predict who will lose weight on popular obesity medications and who might experience side effects. The breakthrough could personalize treatment for millions seeking help with weight loss.
Advanced genetic testing could eliminate the 40% higher breast cancer death rate among Black women by identifying high-risk tumors that standard tests miss. Gene profiling tools are helping doctors create personalized treatment plans that work equally well across racial groups.
A new AI algorithm called EvORanker is ending the decade-long "diagnostic odyssey" for families with rare diseases, identifying the correct disease-causing gene in 70% of test cases. The tool looks across evolution to spot hidden genetic patterns that traditional medicine misses.
A national network of clinics has cracked over 1,000 baffling medical cases, giving desperate families answers after years of searching. The program turns diagnostic dead ends into scientific breakthroughs that help millions.
The International Olympic Committee announced a new genetic testing policy for women's sports starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya is challenging the science-based approach, sparking important conversations about fairness and inclusion in athletics.
Nancy Wexler had a 50/50 chance of developing the same fatal disease that took her mother. Instead of retreating, she spent decades in Venezuela and helped identify the gene responsible for Huntington's disease.
A groundbreaking collaboration between British tech company Oxford Nanopore and Japan's leading genetic testing firm will bring faster, more accurate disease diagnosis to millions. The partnership marks a major step forward in making precision medicine accessible across Asia.
Scientists at UC San Diego discovered hidden genetic causes of autism using advanced sequencing technology that reads DNA more thoroughly than ever before. The breakthrough could lead to better diagnoses and personalized treatments for families seeking answers.
A forgotten blood donation from 2016 led researchers to discover Dennis Massimo had Lynch syndrome and stage III colon cancer at 42. The early catch likely saved his life.
A fierce little mollusk that's barely changed in 300 million years just joined the ranks of known species. Genetic testing revealed what looks like an old friend is actually brand new to science.
Morocco just launched a Precision Medicine Hub that will help thousands of patients with rare diseases get faster diagnoses and coordinated care. The new national center brings together advanced genetic testing, specialist teams, and patient support under one roof.
Scientists are voting on the year's most exciting medical advances, from an ALS genetic test to dental floss that tracks stress levels. The competition showcases 64 innovations that could change millions of lives.
Japanese researchers are transforming cancer treatment with two breakthroughs: a massive DNA database for personalized prevention and a revolutionary therapy that uses the body's own cells to deliver drugs directly to tumors. These innovations could make treatment safer, cheaper, and more effective for millions.
A groundbreaking study shows that childhood cancer survivors using telehealth for genetic counseling were nearly three times more likely to get tested than those relying on traditional care. This simple shift could save lives by catching new cancers earlier.
Scientists in Newcastle have developed a breakthrough urine test that catches deadly urinary tract cancers in Lynch syndrome patients before any symptoms show. The test has already detected early-stage cancer in five people, saving them from invasive treatments.
A groundbreaking study shows remote genetic services more than doubled cancer survivors' access to life-saving genetic testing. Working through primary care doctors, the telehealth program identified critical hereditary cancer risks in 10% of participants.
A breakthrough study shows that remote genetic counseling helps childhood cancer survivors detect new cancers early, potentially saving thousands of lives. Simple telehealth appointments are making lifesaving screenings three times more accessible.
A team of volunteer genealogists spent hundreds of hours identifying a man found along a Maryland highway in 1981, finally bringing closure to a family that didn't even know he was missing. The DNA Doe Project's pro bono work proves that everyday people with passion can solve cases that stumped investigators for decades.
Dutch researchers tested every possible mutation in a little-known breast cancer gene, creating a library that tells doctors exactly which patients face real risk. The discovery ends years of uncertainty for women carrying PALB2 mutations.
Scientists discovered a way to use tiny zebrafish to quickly test if a newborn's genetic mutation will actually cause a deadly disease. The breakthrough helps doctors avoid giving babies unnecessary $2 million treatments while still protecting those who truly need help.
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