Genome Editing vs PGT – Differences, Cautions, and Considerations for the Future
One of the most recent developments in the field of genetics is called genome editing. This group of scientific techniques allows for the addition, removal, or modification of DNA. CRISPR is a method for genome editing that has gained popularity as it is considered to...
PGT for Fabry Disease
Metabolism is the series of chemical reactions that break down food into energy in the body. Inborn errors of metabolism are rare genetic conditions that result in blockages in that pathway, typically due to the lack of or ineffective function of certain enzymes. A...
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests Carry Genetic Privacy Risks
Do direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies take appropriate measures to secure the genetic privacy of consumers?
PGT for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for hereditary colorectal cancer sub-type familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for hereditary colorectal cancer sub-type familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Can you do PGT for two genetic diseases?
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for two different genetic diseases; preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for two different genetic diseases.
PGT for Hemophilia A and B
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for hemophilia A and hemophila B; preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for hemophilia A and hemophila B.
New Study Profiles a Patient’s Experience of PGT for ADPKD
Case study on PGT for ADPKD, also referred to as PGD for ADPKD.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Long QT Syndrome
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...
PGT vs. Prenatal Testing: Steps for Your Future Child’s Health
How can PGT and prenatal testing help prospective parents take charge of their future child’s health before and during pregnancy?