We offer targeted detection of a previously characterized mutation within the family. From a fresh EDTA blood sample, DNA is extracted directly and the target region is amplified and directly ...

In one 2007 episode of the medical TV drama series House, when one of Dr. Gregory House's patients and the man's Old English sheepdog both die, a veterinarian ascribes the dog's death to heartbreak.

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, ...

Researchers have created the first complete map showing how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth.

The diagnostics advisory committee reviewed the evidence available on the clinical and cost effectiveness of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR‑TK) mutation testing to inform first ...

The prothrombin gene mutation increases your risk of severe blood clots. Medications, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce this risk. The prothrombin gene plays a crucial ...

mRNA expression of protein phosphatase 2A/C (PP2A/C) in erlotinib-treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (p) with EGFR mutations. Background: Gefitinib has received European approval for ...