He is currently studying epigenetic changes involved in esophageal and colon cancer, and attempting to discover novel methylated DNA biomarkers that might function to improve screening in patients ...

inherited colon cancer syndromes have been established. Along with these discoveries, genetic testing has become available for FAP, MAP, HNPCC, JPS, and PJS. The appropriate use of genetic testing ...

A genetic screening test for colon cancer detected more instances of colon cancer and precancerous colon lesions than a currently available screening test, according to a new study. Joseph Walker ...

“The diagnostic yield increased by 20 percent when we included these two genes in genetic screening for colorectal cancer risk. This is huge,” says AlDubayan. Not only does this discovery ...

A surge in genetic testing is driving new research ... which are hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch-type colorectal cancer, and familial hypercholesterolaemia. The resulting data is ...

The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 5% ... it’s actually very empowering.” Other genetics testing in the Lehigh Valley DNA Answers is unique to St.

The direct-to-consumer genetic testing market has helped tens of millions ... for two variants in genes that increase one's risk of colorectal cancer, though there are about 25 acquired gene ...

An expert spoke with CURE® about the importance of information that can be gained from genetic testing for patients with ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ellen Matloff covers genetic counseling, testing and digital health. Why? We all carry 2 copies of a gene called DPYD that makes a chemical ...

Mainz Biomed’s stool-based ColoAlert test is designed to detect colorectal cancer tumor DNA to aid in identifying colorectal cancer in early stages. Through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, ...