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When genetic testing can help the whole family
Genetic testing for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer can have implications for the whole family. Learn how genetic testing helped Cathleen Argyle and her family to uncover a rare mutation and how the Rogel Cancer Center provided advice and guidance throughout the process.
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DNA testing at the doctor’s office
A human genetics experts discusses how these DNA tests might be useful in practice and what cautions remain.
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Baby Gets Early Stem Cell Transplant to Treat Rare Disease Thanks to Newborn Screening
MPS-1 had recently been added to the newborn screening panel when Minette was born, leading to an early diagnosis and the first stem cell transplant at Mott for a lysosomal storage disorder. 
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How Hereditary Genetic Testing Results Impact Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer patients who test positive for an inherited genetic mutation, such as having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, may be receiving treatment based on future cancer risk, rather than guideline approved treatments for their diagnosed cancers, study finds.
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7-Year-Old Receives New FDA-Approved Retina Gene Therapy
Gene therapy may prevent blindness from rare eye disease Leber congenital amaurosis.
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3 Ways Genetic Counselors Provide Clarity on Eye Disease
Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.
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Older Adults Have High Interest in Genetic Testing — and Some Reservations
More than 1 in 10 people ages 50 to 64 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. Others say they’re interested, but many have concerns.
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Surgeons Influence Receipt of Genetic Testing After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Surveys of patients and their surgeons showed genetic testing rates ranged from 26 to 72 percent, depending on the surgeon.
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What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing
Get information on different types of genetic tests available during pregnancy, including what to expect from both invasive and non-invasive prenatal genetic tests.
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Should You Get At-Home Genetic Testing? Know the Facts First
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing isn’t harmful, but it has limitations. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains both sides.
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What It Takes to Become a Genetic Counselor
Advances and public interest in genetic testing have surged, leading to increased demand for genetic counselors. Learn how U-M’s robust training program reviews applicants.
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Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing: What to Know Before You Go
Read about the pros and genetic testing and some of the negatives of genetic testing, and how genetic screening tests assist in understanding disease risks.
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What to Expect from Heart Disease Genetic Counseling
Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.
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3 Important Laws that Protect Genetic Counseling Patients from Discrimination
Learn about the laws that protect patients from discrimination after genetic counseling. Read excerpts from three genetic testing protection laws.
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