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SallyAnn Decker survived breast cancer twice before a simple genetic test revealed ovarian cancer so early that surgery caught it before symptoms appeared. Now she's on a mission to convince her family to get tested too.
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.
Scientists developed a simple blood test that can detect thousands of genetic conditions in developing babies without risky invasive procedures. The breakthrough could spare expectant parents from difficult decisions about amniocentesis and other tests that carry miscarriage risks.
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.
After nearly a decade on the same anxiety medication, former pageant titleholder Madeline Bohlman discovered a genetic test that changed everything. The GeneSight test revealed how her DNA affects medication response, leading to treatment that finally worked.
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.
A new nonprofit is offering completely free genetic testing for Alpha-1, a serious lung and liver disease that goes undiagnosed in over 90% of patients. The initiative removes all financial barriers and could help thousands finally get answers after years of mystery symptoms.
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.
Scientists at MD Anderson have discovered two genetic markers that predict which prostate cancer patients will respond to an emerging therapy called ferroptosis. The breakthrough could help doctors quickly match resistant cancers to the right treatment.
A new genetic testing approach at Mayo Clinic is transforming how doctors diagnose and treat pulmonary fibrosis, changing treatment plans for more than half of patients studied. The breakthrough combines telomere measurement with DNA testing to uncover hidden disease causes.
A breakthrough AI system just received the world's first top-tier approval for analyzing chromosomes, slashing diagnosis time from 34 minutes to 11 and cutting report waits from a month to a week. The technology could transform prenatal care and fertility treatment for millions of families.
A new AI system in China just earned the world's first top-level approval for reading chromosome tests, cutting diagnosis time from a month to less than a week. The breakthrough could help millions of families waiting for answers about genetic conditions.
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 naturally occurring genetic mutation carried by 14% of people significantly lowers the risk of colorectal cancer, offering new hope for personalized prevention. After decades of being overlooked by standard genetic tests, researchers have finally proven this variant acts as a protective shield.
A nonprofit is launching an independent testing lab to rate AI tools for child safety, similar to how crash tests revolutionized car safety. Major AI companies are backing the effort to create safety benchmarks and protect young users.
Scientists cracked a genetics puzzle that frustrated cattle ranchers for years, discovering why some hornless cattle kept testing as horned. The breakthrough will help Australian farmers breed safer, naturally hornless herds across the north.
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.
Australian researchers have discovered a genetic fault that could unlock the first diagnostic test and approved treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, offering hope to 250,000 Australians. The breakthrough could transform life for patients who have spent decades without answers.
Researchers discovered how to lower dangerous cholesterol without relying on damaged receptors, offering hope to 1 in 200 adults with a common genetic disorder. The breakthrough uses human liver cells to test compounds that stop cholesterol particles from forming in the first place.
A tiny organism from an Oxford pond uses DNA in a way scientists have never seen before, reassigning two genetic "stop signs" to build proteins instead. The accidental discovery reveals nature's flexibility and hints at countless genetic surprises still waiting in the microscopic world.
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