Author Interviews, Cancer Research, Genetic Research / 18.04.2019
RNA Genetic Testing Improves Analysis of Hereditary Cancer Genes
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Rachid Karam, PhD
Director, Ambry Translational Genomics Lab
Ambry Genetics
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: DNA genetic testing (DGT) for hereditary cancer genes is now a well accepted clinical practice; however, the interpretation of DNA variation remains a challenge to laboratories and medical providers.
RNA genetic testing (RGT) as a supplement to DGT is a means to clarify the clinical actionability of variants in hereditary cancer genes, improving our ability to accurately apply known strategies for cancer risk reduction.
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