Even with reassurance from the vet that her dog was healthy, the owner tried two doggy DNA tests for her golden retriever.

Internet users can't get enough of the "unhinged mix" of breeds that were revealed by Birdie's recent DNA test.

"This is also very common," she says. "It’s estimated that 5 percent of the population has misattributed parentage, whether ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

Up to 5% of Americans may carry genetic variants associated with cancer risk, according to a cross-sectional analysis.The ...

Genetic testing identifies changes (mutations) in a dog’s DNA that can indicate a predisposition to certain genetic diseases or inherited disorders. The primary benefits include early disease ...

Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Genetic testing can be a fearful, daunting, overwhelming, exciting, or joyful experience. In many cases, the emotions of people who pursue genetic testing can be described with more than just one of ...

Genomic testing improves confidence in the decisions producers make when selecting replacement heifers and bulls.

How to balance patient confidentiality with your ethical and legal duties to inform family of hereditary risks.