For Josh Henderson, 66, of Olympia, getting genetic testing was a no-brainer. “The first time I came to Fred Hutch, my oncologist suggested it,” said the retired IT manager who received a metastatic ...

It’s time for genetic testing of clopidogrel response to move into the mainstream, suggests a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) that outlines the supporting evidence ...

When a patient has an inherited cancer-associated gene, it is desirable — but not easy — to have other family members tested. In the United States, the difficulty primarily stems from privacy ...

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. The test is part of national ...

Genetic testing for ATTR can detect transthyretin mutations and offer crucial information about risk, monitoring, and treatment, if needed. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a genetic condition that ...

NEW ORLEANS — Our genes carry some of the greatest secrets about our health and our futures. And for four sisters, unlocking those secrets became lifesaving. Now they're encouraging others to do the ...