genetic testing

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1. A process in which a person's or an embryo's DNA is isolated and tested for the presence of specific genes or defects that could indicate the future onset of some disease.

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In the United States, genetic testing is most often performed on alert prospective parents for possible problems during a pregnancy or the likelihood of congenital disease in a future child. The privacy of the results is one of the many difficult issues with this practice, particularly as it relates to insurance underwriting.

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Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe for failing to protect its customers’ data.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

The film is, in a way, a cinematic continuation of all of the real-life work Jolie has done to stress the importance of breast cancer screenings and genetic testing.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

Heather was 46 at the time and has kept the letter from the all-Wales genetic testing service telling her why she was not eligible.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

The findings highlight the value of combining genetic testing with functional studies of how genes operate inside cells.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026

They sought out genetic testing, which confirmed both children have the mutation that Regeneron’s drug targets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026