Genetic tests for cancer can run thousands of dollars, but Color Genomics plans to change that: it's offering testing for the cancer risk variants BRCA1 and BRCA2 — as well as 17 others — for $249, ...

Eye color, dimples, freckles and height are only a few of the traits that might be inherited from a parent or other family member. Depending on family medical history, one also might be more at risk ...

In an era where medical advancements are rapidly evolving, genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, particularly ovarian cancer. Dr. Kevin Holcomb, chair of ...

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, ...

When a patient has an inherited cancer-associated gene, it is desirable — but not easy — to have other family members tested. In the United States, the difficulty primarily stems from privacy ...

Doctor showing tablet screen to female patient, explaining the results of a genetic test. This story is one of many exploring recent advances in the science of longevity and aging. Whereas prior ...