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A family tragedy revealed a hidden genetic mutation and transformed my work as a geneticist into a mission to increase awareness of the critical importance of genetic testing.

Is there a connection between cannabis use and developing psychosis? This is what a recent study published in Psychological ...

Two studies published today in the American Journal of Human Genetics show the potential for genomic screening in newborns to address high rates of infant hospitalization and mortality in the United ...

A groundbreaking antipsychotic, a powerful new antibiotic, and a vaccine-like prophylactic for HIV are some of the most ...

The first study, titled "Prequalification of genome-based newborn screening for severe childhood genetic diseases through federated training based ... Previously, medical genome sequencing was ...

The UAB Heersink SOM MSTP provides a truly integrated MD-PhD training program for aspiring physician scientists. During the first 2-years of the program, our students take both a selection of medical ...