Not only do home genetic test kits, like 23andMe, provide information about your ancestry, but they can also give you some insights into your inherited health risks, particularly mutations on the BRCA ...

Phase III Double-Blind Study of Glutamine Versus Placebo for the Prevention of Acute Diarrhea in Patients Receiving Pelvic Radiation Therapy Conclusion: In a clinical setting, we show a high demand ...

Marcy Richardson from Ambry Genetics discusses the importance of a new study that assessed the functional impact of thousands of BRCA2 variants, identifying those that may increase cancer risk. What ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Findings from a multi-institutional, international study led by researchers from the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center have significantly advanced the understanding of genetic ...

An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

I got tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple test gave me peace of mind. After a breast-cancer diagnosis and a separate scare, my mom tested for the ...

Since the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme began in January 2023, around 11,000 saliva tests have been processed, with 235 people (2.1%) testing positive for a BRCA gene mutation, according to new ...

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s estimated that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. To help you understand if you’re at a greater risk of ...

They’re great. They look fine in a T-shirt, it feels good when they're touched, and they make small, but workable pillows for cats and certain people. That just makes it all the harder knowing I may ...

Ribbon structure of the BRCA2 protein. Mutations in the BRCA2 gene are linked to increased risk of breast cancer. New work from UC Davis shows how individual BRCA2 proteins work to repair damaged DNA, ...