
Genetic testing resources & stories - Mayo Clinic Health System
Oct 18, 2022 · Genetic testing examines DNA to reveal changes or alterations in your genes that may cause illness or disease.
Genetic Counseling - Mayo Clinic Health System
Apr 20, 2023 · Genetic counseling provides medical genetic education to identify genes that may indicate risk of inheriting or developing certain diseases.
Genetic testing for cancer questions - Mayo Clinic Health System
Jul 25, 2022 · Genetic testing can reveal an increased risk for developing certain conditions like cancer. Get answers to common testing questions.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Genetic testing and antidepressants
Oct 4, 2019 · Routine genetic testing isn’t recommended at this time. Still, the testing may offer important clues to aid in drug selection and dosing, especially for people having trouble finding an …
New Mayo Clinic genetic testing service for childhood short stature
Apr 4, 2022 · Results of Mayo's genetic investigation of idiopathic short stature From April to November 2021, the Genetic Testing and Counseling unit received 13 referrals, and all patients elected to …
Pharmacogenomics genetic testing - Mayo Clinic Health System
Jun 23, 2023 · Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your genes can affect your body's response to, and interaction with, some medications.
Genetic test predicts response to weight-loss drugs
Sep 17, 2025 · Mayo Clinic researchers developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight loss medications such as GLP-1s.
Genetic testing for cardiac conditions - Mayo Clinic Health System
Apr 20, 2023 · Identifying genetic variants that increase the risk of certain cardiac conditions allows you to make informed health decisions.
Carrier screening for family planning - Mayo Clinic Health System
Jun 23, 2023 · Carrier screening is a family planning tool to help people determine risk of passing on genetic conditions and make informed decisions.
Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic ...
Feb 7, 2024 · A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with …