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‘The cost of genetic testing for cancer has to come down’

Rajiv Sarin, head of genetic testing at Tata Memorial Hospital, on the new frontiers of treating hereditary breast and ovarian cancers

2 min read21 Sep 2018
Technology

The importance of genetic testing

With genetic analysis, a person can benefit from timely interventions and gene-targeted treatments.

4 min read28 Dec 2017
News

Taking the gene test

The 46 chromosomes or genetic material that we inherit from our parents are responsible for more than just shaping our physical characteristics. They can give us insight into the kind of diseases we could be exposed to

5 min read28 Feb 2017
News

Angelina Jolie’s mastectomy didn’t help cancer awareness: study

The survey confirmed that the public was aware of Jolie's health narrative but not how BRCA is associated with breast cancer

1 min read19 Dec 2013
News

It’s all in the genes

All cancers are caused, in part, by mutations to the DNA, but only 5-10% are caused by mutations inherited from our parents

4 min read15 Jul 2013

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