Imagine being pregnant and taking a simple blood test that lays bare the DNA of your fetus. And suppose that DNA could reveal not only medical conditions like Down syndrome, but also things like eye ...

So far that’s still science fiction. But scientists have been taking some baby steps in that direction. And some ethics experts say it’s time to start talking now about what that could mean for ...

Imagine you are playing a game of poker. You have done your research, and you know how to play the game by the rules. As you look around the table at the other players, you notice something suspicious ...

What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life turned into one of the most terrifying. The Los Angeles-based nephrologist was getting routine bloodwork during her ...

The cell-free fetal dna testing market is expected to have a CAGR of 10.9%. By 2023, the market is anticipated to be worth US$ 1,466.3 million, and by 2033, it’s anticipated to be worth US$ 4,124.7 ...

Early identification of potential issues also allows healthcare providers to tailor prenatal care to meet the specific needs of the pregnancy and baby. This may include specialized monitoring, ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, has launched a new educational website providing ...

prenatal genetic testing Published practice bulletins offer guidance to clinicians on patient education during pregnancy. To provide women with accurate information regarding genetic screening and ...

Dr. Naseem Khorram learned that she had cancer through routine prenatal blood testing during her second pregnancy. What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life ...