Autism risk genes are shared across generations, genome-wide study reveals

Autism risk genes are shared across generations, genome-wide study reveals

A large-scale genetic analysis reveals that genetic factors that cause autism risk are similar in people of different ancestral backgrounds. By examining the DNA of thousands of people in Latin America, researchers have shown that rare genetic mutations associated with autism occur in the same genes across different populations. The results, published in the journal … Read more

Why the U.S. Surgery Market Is Growing Along With Genetic Prevention Care

Why the U.S. Surgery Market Is Growing Along With Genetic Prevention Care

Healthcare is increasingly driven by prevention, personalization and data. Nowhere is this more clear than carrier testing, which is an important part of women’s health. An increasing number of people and couples are interested in knowing about their chances of genetic diseases and diseases before the child is conceived, rather than waiting to find out … Read more