genetic testing /tags/genetic-testing genetic testing en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:30:00 GMT Genetic tests create treatment opportunities and confusion for breast cancer patients /health/2022-09-22/genetic-tests-create-treatment-opportunities-and-confusion-for-breast-cancer-patients Doctors are divided on whether blanket testing of breast cancer patients is warranted, since scientists and physicians are sometimes unsure about how to interpret the results. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:30:00 GMT /health/2022-09-22/genetic-tests-create-treatment-opportunities-and-confusion-for-breast-cancer-patients Scientists Attempt Controversial Experiment To Edit DNA In Human Sperm Using CRISPR /2019-08-22/scientists-attempt-controversial-experiment-to-edit-dna-in-human-sperm-using-crispr NPR visited the only lab in the world known to be trying to use the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR to modify the DNA in human sperm. If successful, it could be used to prevent genetic disorders. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:04:00 GMT /2019-08-22/scientists-attempt-controversial-experiment-to-edit-dna-in-human-sperm-using-crispr Rob Stein Genetic Tests Can Hurt Your Chances Of Getting Some Types Of Insurance /npr-breaking-news/2018-08-07/genetic-tests-can-hurt-your-chances-of-getting-some-types-of-insurance Federal law keeps insurers from using genetic test results when pricing and issuing health insurance. But the tests might keep you from being able to get life insurance or a long-term-care policy. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2018-08-07/genetic-tests-can-hurt-your-chances-of-getting-some-types-of-insurance Michelle Andrews Are You A Carrier? JScreen Wants To Test People For Genetic Diseases — Before Kids Enter The Picture /news/2018-05-02/are-you-a-carrier-jscreen-wants-to-test-people-for-genetic-diseases-before-kids-enter-the-picture Spit in a tube. Drop it in the mail.In a few weeks, a genetic counselor calls you up with your results.JScreen is a non-profit public health initiative… Wed, 02 May 2018 15:07:39 GMT /news/2018-05-02/are-you-a-carrier-jscreen-wants-to-test-people-for-genetic-diseases-before-kids-enter-the-picture You Can Get Your DNA Tested At An NFL Game. Should You? /2017-11-08/you-can-get-your-dna-tested-at-an-nfl-game-should-you Companies distributing genetic tests at pro sports events say they can help people make the most of exercise and nutrition. But regulators say some are medical tests that could land people in trouble. Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT /2017-11-08/you-can-get-your-dna-tested-at-an-nfl-game-should-you Doug Levy