The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced a study indicating that the use of its online screening tool, MyGeneHistory®, alongside a virtual education program, significantly increased the completion rates for ...

A new study challenges what's long been assumed about genetic variants thought to always cause inherited blindness.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced in a press release that a study published in JCO Precision Oncology indicates their RiskScore® tool enhances breast cancer screening by aligning clinician ...

Groundbreaking research at Seattle Children's Hospital provides critical genetic diagnoses for newborns within 48 hours.

Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

Conventional investigations of the genetic contributors to Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk and progression have ignored the role of the X-chromosome, primarily due to technical analysis limitations. To ...

A sweeping genomic analysis reveals how psychiatric disorders cluster into five biological families, exposing shared pathways and pinpointing where their genetic roots diverge. Study: Mapping the ...

Study finds significantly lower rates of provider-initiated exome reanalysis among diverse racial, ethnic, and ancestral groups highlighting the importance of proactive reanalysis offerings like Ambry ...

“Our investigation confirms the harmful effect of alcohol consumption on cancer risk, but suggests that alcohol only increases cancer risk in body parts with direct exposure to alcohol,” said ...

A study of over 1.2 million people has uncovered new genetic clues to dyslexia, shedding light on brain development and ...