The test, done prior to implantation, detects genetic changes in embryos created during in-vitro fertilization. Forensic genetic testing is used for legal purposes.

Many DNA test kits promise to deliver enticing personal data. Unfortunately, genetic testing results are probably not as accurate as you think.

Alternatively, genetic tests can include information about the identities of thousands of small variants, none of which has a particularly strong functional impact.

An expert in the field revealed how genetic testing works, what it means and what steps to take if your family history points to an elevated risk of cancer. Genetic testing, as the name suggests ...

Genetic testing can potentially identify the risks of various diseases, inherited conditions, and even traits passed down through generations. Learn more.

Read This Before You Buy a Genetic Testing Kit At-home testing can offer an incomplete picture of disease risk, get ancestry wrong, and compromise privacy ...

Genetic testing is used for both research and clinical reasons, and it can be used to help trace family lineage as well as possible health conditions, including cancer.

In her book The Lost Family, Libby Copeland explores the confusing landscape of DNA testing and lays out the limits of looking to your genes for answers.

Genetic testing for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may help diagnose the condition and determine whether treatment is working. Learn more.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says DNA tests pose privacy risks like shared genetic information, inaccuracies and hard data deletion.

Tailoring medicines to an individual’s genetic profile is now possible. One critical aspect is genetic testing that reduces side effects, particularly for patients on psychiatric and cardiovascular ...