Genetic Testing

Members of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) strive to further understanding of the human genome for the betterment of science, health and society. As a community of genetics researchers, ASHG is deeply concerned by the passage and implementation of Texas law S.B. 8 and the potential passage of similar bills nationwide, which will... Read More

Nascent Transcript Author: Nicole Ferraro Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has allowed millions to directly interact with their genetic data and test results. This presents largely uncharted avenues in which our work as geneticists interacts with the public. A recent example involved a genome-wide association study1 that produced a polygenic risk score explaining <1% of variance... Read More

Published: Thursday, October 17, 2019, 5:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time Media Contact: Ann Klinck, 301.634.7342, press@ashg.org Findings Reported at ASHG 2019 Annual Meeting HOUSTON, Texas – Health reports from direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests that use a limited variant screening approach often yield clinical false-negative results, which pose the risk of informing health care decisions based... Read More

Clinical Laboratory Geneticists are certified to perform and interpret genetic tests that are important for diagnosing and managing genetic diseases. They primarily work in genetic testing labs that are part of either academic or research institutions, hospitals, or private diagnostic companies. There are three types of clinical laboratory geneticists: Clinical Biochemical Geneticists are certified to... Read More

  Forensic Scientists use modern science to analyze evidence from crime scenes. Most work in a crime lab for a specific jurisdiction. Job duties range from collecting and cataloging evidence to performing tests like DNA analysis to match suspects to evidence. myIDP career category: Scientific/medical testing Marshfield Clinic Video Clip: Additional Resources: Bureau of Labor Statistics –... Read More