Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure. The test is part of national ...

The NHS is aiming to test up to 100,000 newborn infants in a study to understand whether improvements can be made in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. Newborn blood spot screening, often ...

A new study published in the US medical journal ‘The Annals of Internal Medicine’ makes a very strong case for universal genetic testing at the age of 30. This would detect and, if necessary, start ...

Pilot Programme Study Results underpinning NHS Implementation Guide for CYP2C19 Genotype Testing Presented at the UK Stroke Forum genedrive plc (AIM: GDR), the point of care pharmacogenetic testing ...

WELSH patients are among the first taking part in a pioneering initiative to demonstrate how genetic tests could help match NHS cancer patients to the most appropriate treatment. Cancer Research UK’s ...

A new blood test will be offered to lung cancer patients in a move that NHS England says will benefit about 15,000 people each year. The test, known as a liquid biopsy, is designed to speed up access ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Genetic testing is a minimally invasive medical test that doctors use to identify genetic mutations or variants that can lead to certain diseases or conditions. Doctors use various types of genetic ...

A U.S.-based biotech company has unveiled a new in vitro fertilization (IVF) option that allows parents to select embryos based on genetic markers tied to health and longevity. DNA testing and ...

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has introduced a genetic test aimed at minimising the risk of kidney failure in donors ...