After a young woman develops mobility and speech issues, her grandmother seeks help from her genetic counselor, who flags a ...

Medical applications of genetics and genomics have been advancing dramatically since completion of the sequencing of the human genome. The cost of DNA sequencing has plummeted, leading to the rapid ...

Genetic testing panels are subject to change, and decisions regarding specific genetic tests should be individualized based on factors such as laboratory reputation and quality, insurance networks, ...

I want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your President of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, and it is my honor to serve as President for another year. What I say here is ...

In 2003, genetic scientists exceeded their own expectations and completed mapping the entire human genome 3 years in advance of the projected deadline. It has been a fast climb since Watson and Crick ...

Alzheimer disease is the most common cause of dementia. It occurs worldwide and affects all ethnic groups. The incidence of Alzheimer disease is increasing due, in part, to increased life expectancy ...

Although healthcare educators have made significant efforts to incorporate advances in genetics into curricula, there still exists a wide gap between advances in genetics and application in practice.