More Genetics and Genetic Disorders News

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  Many Americans Curious, But Wary, About Gene Testing

  Only a small percentage of Americans have had their DNA analyzed — but many...

  • Posted October 2, 2018
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  Most People Don’t Know if They Have Genetic Risk for Cancer

  Most people carrying genes that put them at risk for cancer don’t realize it,...

  • Posted September 26, 2018
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  Vaping Can Damage DNA, But Will It Cause Cancer?

  E-cigarettes produce chemicals that can damage a person’s DNA, the first step on a...

  • Posted August 20, 2018
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  Research Links Long-Banned Insecticide DDT to Autism

  High levels of exposure to the insecticide DDT in women seems to more than...

  • Posted August 16, 2018
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  More Alzheimer’s Gene Links Found

  U.S. researchers say they’ve identified more genes that may be associated with Alzheimer’s disease....

  • Posted August 14, 2018
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  Frequent Skin Cancers May Signal Risk of Other Cancers, Too

  People who have frequent recurrences of a common skin cancer may be at increased...

  • Posted August 9, 2018
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  Large U.S. Study Targets Prostate Cancer in Black Men

  Black men in the United States have higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer than...

  • Posted July 23, 2018
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  Brains May Be as Unique as Fingerprints

  New research suggests that no two brains are alike, as genetics and experience make...

  • Posted July 13, 2018
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  Those At-Home DNA Tests Are an Imperfect Science

  If you’re considering at-home DNA testing, there are some things you need to know,...

  • Posted July 3, 2018
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  How Did A Wolf-Like Animal Become Man’s Best Friend?

  The genes that make Fido your best friend are being uncovered by researchers. The...

  • Posted June 28, 2018
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  Gene Test May Allow Many With Early Breast Cancer to Avoid Chemo

  A majority of women with an early form of a common breast cancer may...

  • Posted June 3, 2018
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