genetic test

Pioneering spit test to ‘turn the tide on prostate cancer’

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Pioneering spit test to ‘turn the tide on prostate cancer’

Brothers Dheeresh and Joel were both diagnosed after taking the test (Image: Dheeresh Turnbull) A pioneering genetic test is set to “turn the tide on prostate cancer”, saving thousands of lives every year. The simple at-home saliva test searches for markers in patients’ DNA to identify those at highest risk of the disease. Patients who … Read more

NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching

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NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching

NHS unveils world-first genetic test for better blood transfusion matching (Image: Getty) From Monday, people with sickle cell disorder and thalassaemia in England will have access to a genetic test to better match their blood transfusions, and offer more personalised care. The NHS is the first healthcare system in the world to provide the new … Read more