The Ethical Minefield of Genetic Testing for All
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab Imagine being able to screen an embryo’s DNA and predict the likelihood of developing…
Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
Familial and Genetic Risk in Ovarian Cancer
Maurie Markman, MD Malignant ovarian neoplasms are a significant cause of cancer mortality in women.[1] Important risk factors…
Genetics or Microenvironment: What Drives CLL Progression?
MILAN — Is chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) progression primarily driven by genetic mutations or by external cues from…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
HS Genetics Point Toward the Hair Growth Cycle
A missense variant in WNT10A detected by a recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) suggested…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…
Funding Gaps Threaten Genomic Advances in Latin America
In Latin America, efforts to implement preventive strategies, diagnostic tools, and personalized treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases…
Genetic Tests in AF Patients May Flag Heart Failure Risk
Genetic testing in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may identify those at higher risk of developing incident cardiomyopathy…
The Genetic Counselor: Your Clinic’s Missing Link
“Prioritizing Counseling in Genetic Counseling” was a thought-provoking workshop title at the 2025 European Society of Human Genetics…