Discussions about ethics are important in many aspects of health care but are especially critical when the health care includes genetic testing. There are several aspects of genetic testing that may ...

IQ is about 50% genetic, but it’s one of over 2,000 factors considered in genetic assessments. Selecting embryos involves ...

Hi. I’m Art Caplan. I’m at the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. A new company, Nucleus Genomics, recently announced a whole new program of genetic testing. It is way past ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As a child, Sigal Klipstein, MD, would visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago with her parents and ...

One of the chief arguments advanced by those against such screening is that currently available tests can identify primarily those with the most common CF mutation--the F508 mutation, which the Cystic ...

As genetic testing and genome sequencing become part of everyday healthcare, questions about privacy, consent, and data security are more urgent than ever. Sensitive DNA information can reveal not ...

Genetic screening technology now allows parents employing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to select for certain traits, allowing them to avoid passing on diseases or undesirable traits to their children.

Dr Hrishikesh Pai explains the role of genetic testing in IVF and outlines its clinical use and ethical considerations in ...

Safety and fairness in female sport was one of the most prominent topics at this year’s Olympic Games. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in the West ...

The IOC announced on Thursday that only biological female athletes will be allowed to compete in women’s events from the 2028 ...