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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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 …

  9. 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.

  10. Science Saturday: Saving time, lives and resources with new genetic ...

    Nov 13, 2021 · Genetic factors cause 80% of these disorders. The quest for a diagnosis averages five years, and genetic testing and diagnosis remains a challenge. Dr. Lazaridis notes the annual cost of …