When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases. The ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has launched a new educational website called "Know More Sooner," aimed at providing detailed information about reproductive and prenatal genetic testing. The site seeks to ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, announced that the Prequel® Prenatal Screen is now ...

Researchers have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes from the fetal genome. A team of investigators from Massachusetts General ...

Genetic testing during pregnancy helps detect chromosomal or genetic conditions like Down syndrome and inherited disorders. This test is recommended for women over 35 or with a family history. We ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced it will present significant research on early prenatal testing at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Conference. The study, awarded the Dru Carlson Memorial Award, ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited illness that can be screened for during pregnancy. The test determines whether you have any altered genes that you can pass on to your child. Having the information can ...

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that may significantly affect pregnancy, especially when both parents are carriers.

Expecting mothers typically opt for prenatal genetic testing during their first and third trimesters. Performed with a sample of the mother's blood, this test looks for fetal aneuploidy, an abnormal ...