The journey of the texome project: Bridging the gap in genomic medicine
How Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor are using exome sequencing to level the playing field for patients with undiagnosed rare diseases.
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How can we make genetic testing and the interpretation of genetic variations more fair and accurate
When we think about genetic research and its role in precision medicine, one of its most compelling promises lies in its universality. The promise is
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What you should know about at-home genetic testing
Interested in at-home genetic testing? A genetic counselor at Baylor College of Medicine shares advice.
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Body of Work podcast: The implications of at-home genetic testing
Have you ever considered purchasing an at-home genetic test? If so, it’s important to know the difference between clinical genetic testing and at-home genetic testing
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When DNA ancestry tests reveal something surprising
“Hey, we’re half French,” was the text from my brother a couple of months ago, accompanying a screenshot of his Ancestry.com results. I found this
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Direct-to-consumer BRCA testing: Can a reasonable decision still require caution?
On March 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized 23andMe to expand its direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic test to include selected variants in BRCA1
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Genetics, ethics at play
Have you ever considered genetic testing? What would you do if the test revealed unexpected information about you or your family? On June 12 you
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