In genetics, the progress of the Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention and its Working Group in developing a systematic process for evidence-based assessment is encouraging.

The genetics company 23andMe recently got FDA approval to add information on breast-cancer risk in its test. But the results could be dangerously misleading.

To investigate medical students' nearing graduation knowledge of genetics that is relevant for daily practice, a specific examination was designed. Figure 1 shows the development of this instrument.

Scientists have deciphered the entire genetic code of a fetus, taking a sample from the mother's blood. While less risky than current alternatives, it also leaps into the abortion debate, with ...

Effect of Routine Assessment of Specific Psychosocial Problems on Personalized Communication, Counselors' Awareness, and Distress Levels in Cancer Genetic Counseling Practice: A Randomized Controlled ...

Experts say women should be offered screening tests to pick up serious genetic problems earlier in pregnancy. Tests for the genetic conditions Patau and Edward's syndromes currently take place at ...

Purpose This study evaluated the efficacy of a cancer genetics–specific questionnaire in facilitating communication about, awareness of, and management of psychosocial problems, as well as in lowering ...