A new study indicates that noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) performed using a low-cost form of whole genome sequencing ...

Prenatal screening not only helps detect birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities early, but also helps doctors make ...

Many big changes take place in your body when you’re pregnant. Prenatal testing helps your healthcare provider keep track of how you and your baby are doing. If any issues come up, they can be ...

Genedx Holding Corp. launched Genomedx Prenatal, its whole genome sequencing test, to provide more definitive diagnoses of the causes of fetal abnormalities identified by ultrasound. By combining the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine Non-invasive prenatal testing, or NIPT, now shapes critical ...

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

GeneDx announced GenomeDx Prenatal™, a whole genome sequencing test that delivers fast, comprehensive insights when fetal ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has announced the early access launch of its FirstGeneTM Multiple Prenatal Screen, which provides a comprehensive prenatal genetic risk assessment through a single blood draw, ...

A randomized controlled trial of 5,018 women has found that a simple blood test, when paired with targeted interventions, can significantly reduce the risk of preterm birth and improve outcomes for ...

Sickle cell anemia is a rare blood disorder passed down in families. Doctors can test for the trait that causes it before, during, or soon after birth. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited blood ...