Jul 31, 2020 | Genetic Analysis
Cytogenomics is used as a general term that encompasses conventional karyotyping, as well as molecular cytogenetics (fluorescence in situ hybridization-FISH), microarrays and molecular-based techniques. With advancing technologies and consequent shift towards an...Jan 10, 2020 | Genetic Analysis, Oncology
Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer (CRC), resulting from a germline pathogenic variant in one of the DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes. The MMR genes associated with LS include MSH2, MLH1, MSH6 and PMS2. The role of the MMR...Nov 4, 2019 | General Health, Genetic Analysis, Health Hub
A sweat test measures the amount of salt in the sweat of the patient. It is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). Patients with CF have high levels of salt in their sweat.CF is a disease that causes mucus build-up in the lungs and other organs. It damages the lungs...Nov 4, 2019 | General Health, Genetic Analysis, Health Hub
A sweat test measures the amount of salt in the sweat of the patient. It is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). Patients with CF have high levels of salt in their sweat.CF is a disease that causes mucus build-up in the lungs and other organs. It damages the lungs...May 22, 2019 | Genetic Analysis, Oncology
Approximately 10% of all colorectal cancers (CRC) are hereditary. Patients who carry a pathogenic germline variant in a CRC-related gene have an increased risk to develop CRC, as well as other cancers. Genetic testing may confirm a diagnosis and help guide treatment...May 22, 2019 | Genetic Analysis, Oncology
Nearly 1 in 6 prostate cancer patients has a germline disease-causing genetic variant. A recent study in JAMA Oncology examining 3607 men with a personal history of prostate cancer has found that 17% had a germline disease-causing genetic variant. This study has...