Native American's genetic test results at Mayo Clinic reveal surprise ...
Jun 13, 2022 · Mayo Clinic working to advance health equity among Native Americans, Alaska Natives Schyler Martin, a member of the Munsee Band of Mohicans in Minnesota, was surprised and excited …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Genetic testing and antidepressants
Oct 4, 2019 · Pharmacogenomic tests check your DNA — obtained by a blood draw or a swab for saliva — for genes that encode certain enzymes, and the results can be classified according to how fast …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Genetics and weight
Nov 3, 2017 · For example, your genetics can make a difference in factors such as how full you feel as you eat, your appetite levels, and how your body uses energy and burns calories. All of those — …
Editorial: Why DNA sequencing is an effective tool for patient care
Apr 23, 2019 · There is still so much we don’t know about genetics, and research is ongoing to determine how DNA sequencing is best applied. But this research has unlocked new avenues for …
Discovery Science - 2025 Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network
Nov 10, 2025 · New discovery may unlock regenerative therapies for lung disease Marla Broadfoot, Ph.D. October 14, 2025 Mayo Clinic researchers discover ‘traffic controller’ protein that protects …
The growing role of genetic nurses: educating, empowering patients
Dec 31, 2018 · As genetic sequencing has become faster and cheaper, more people are considering predictive genetic testing to identify their future risk for disease, with the goal of taking charge of their …
Science Saturday: The science behind the test for the COVID-19 virus
Mar 28, 2020 · But why DNA? DNA is used because at the most discriminating level, the structure of DNA can tell you what organism is being looked at. In the case of humans, PCR can identify a …
Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a ...
Mar 19, 2025 · A new study found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation strongly indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse survival rates for patients with pancreatic ductal …
Mayo Clinic researchers reveal personalized approach to brain cancer ...
Apr 23, 2025 · Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a potential new way to monitor the progression of high-grade gliomas, one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer. Their feasibility study …
Hidden mutation leads to groundbreaking genetic discovery
Apr 3, 2025 · The discovery based on Tennant's case, published in Circulation: Heart Failure, was that disease-causing variants can hide in areas of DNA that don't make proteins. Specifically, a tiny glitch …