Genetics and epigenetics

Read these bite-size breakthroughs to discover the latest research in the field of diagnostic medicine

Next-generation sequencing is changing the future of precision oncology with its ability to test for NTRK gene fusions and more

New research uncovers thousands of previously unidentified tiny proteins in the microbiome that could advance our understanding of human health

An analysis of 1,000 Swedish genomes reveals greater heterogeneity and shows why the human reference genome needs updating

A new kind of deep learning model uses nonlinear information to draw new associations between genes and diseases

Pharmacogenomic testing can only improve patient care if it’s clinically validated, judiciously applied, and easily understood by healthcare providers

From a urine test to a coloring book, we explore the latest in pathology and laboratory medicine with these bitesized news stories

New research shows that genome-wide testing of DNA methylation can diagnose previously unsolved cases of neurodevelopmental and congenital anomalies

Simple, accurate, and reproducible methods can help with treatment selection and resistance detection via liquid biopsy

As non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung disease increases, so do the efforts to find better diagnostics and treatments