Some couples find out that they are carriers of a single gene recessive disorder only after their first pregnancy. Such was the case for Emily and Adam Griffin, who then decided to pursue PGT-M (preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic/single gene disorders) for...
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for single gene disorders relies on identifying the mutation in the at-risk parent prior to testing embryos. Not all fertility clinics have invested in having board certified genetic counselors to assist patients take that first...
Because the heart muscle is controlled by the automatic (involuntary) nervous system, we often take our heartbeat for granted. The characteristic, steady rhythm that sounds like “lub, dub…lub, dub…lub,dub” is controlled by our body’s very own coordinated...
Genetic counseling has been shown to empower patients, decrease genetic test ordering errors and decrease healthcare costs. Yet even with all these benefits, many people face challenges accessing genetic counselors when they need one. New legislation — H.R. 7083 the...