Couples who were found to be genetic carriers for autosomal recessive or X-linked genetic conditions often opted to change their reproductive strategy, a large Australian population-based study found.

In a country as vast and diverse as India, genetic disorders present a significant healthcare challenge. Carrier screening, a type of genetic test designed to identify individuals carrying a ...

"So, if you're a genetic counselor talking to someone newly diagnosed as a carrier for a cancer risk gene mutation, how do you help them decide how much effort—time, money, resources, emotions ...