Researchers found a genetic variant that appears to protect against the development of CHIP, a phenomenon that can lead to ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older ...

Rare inherited genetic variants significantly increase familial lung cancer risk, offering new targets for early detection.

A newly identified and rare genetic variant slows the growth of mutated blood stem cells and reduces the risk of leukemia.

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a major role in ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

A groundbreaking study shows that breast cancer screening works better when it’s personalized. Instead of annual mammograms ...

Genetic testing analyzes a person's DNA to determine their risk for certain diseases. It was a game-changer for one Montgomery County woman. Genetic testing is a simple mouth swab that can uncover ...

Cancer genetics is the field that elucidates how genetic and epigenetic alterations drive the transformation of normal cells into malignant tumours. At its core, cancer is a genetic disease, arising ...

A UCSF study involving 46,000 women suggests a shift from age-based breast cancer screening to personalized risk assessment.

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why ...

The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, showed that the risk may be related to altered ...