Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can tell doctors if someone has leukemia, what type they may have, and whether treatment is working. The tests look for atypical changes in certain ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

Repeats of DNA sequences, often referred to as 'junk DNA' or 'dark matter,' that are found in chromosomes and could contribute to cancer or other diseases have been challenging to identify and ...

Type II diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases. Unlike type I diabetes, in which the production of the hormone insulin is reduced, in type II diabetes, insulin is ...

In a recent blog, I discussed the change in nomenclature for the conditions formerly known as Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and schwannomatosis. This change was based on the results of an ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family ...

“HPV DNA testing is proven to be more effective in detecting precancerous changes of the cervix compared to conventional pap ...