Fore's blog is designed to provide insightful content on genomics industry news, product updates and background information to help provide a better understanding of the power of genetic health screening.
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Healthcare: Struggling with a One-Size-Fits-All Approach:The current healthcare system is facing significant challenges. Many individuals struggle to find effective treatment due to a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to consider individual differences1. A...
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As healthcare embraces leading-edge technology, practitioners need to stay up to date with the latest in health science. Human genetic testing has seen a surge in popularity- from ancestral interest to disease insights, genome sequencing is a...
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Table of Contents How do families find comprehensive healthcare? How do families afford unique healthcare? What are the ethical implications of genetic testing in babies & children? What happens if families wait for universal DNA testing for children?...
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Table of Contents Benefits of Newborn Genome Sequencing Predicting Cancer and Bleeding Disorders The Future In Healthcare The future of newborn screening is on the horizon, with groundbreaking technology like Fore Genomics leading the way. A recent study...
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As a new or expecting parent, you may be considering genetic health screening for your child to help identify potential health issues. While traditional genetic screenings such as carrier screening, NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing), and newborn...
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Our body is made up of billions of cells, and in each cell there are instructions, called genes, that make all the necessary structural components and chemicals for the body to work.A variation in a gene that causes the gene to not work properly is...
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The saying "prevention is better than cure" is hardly new, but its application to our health, particularly genetic health, is undergoing a revolution. At Fore Genomics, we're pioneering this transformation by primarily focusing on...
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Hey there, new parents! I bet you never thought you'd be diving deep into genetic research when you were daydreaming about your new little one. But here's the thing - some brilliant scientists at Revvity have made a fascinating discovery that...
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Sometimes, when a newborn or child is hospitalized with a severe, unexplained illness, the cause of their symptoms may be hidden within their genetic code.Our genes are like sentences in a manual that instruct our bodies on how to function properly. They guide...
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Table of ContentsImportance of newborn genetic health screeningTypes of genetic tests for newbornsPros and cons of newborn genetic screeningHow to prepare for newborn genetic screeningUnderstanding the results of newborn genetic testingGenetic counseling...
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Welcoming a new child into the family invites a world brimming with hopes, dreams, and aspirations for their future. However, some parents face an unexpected, challenging journey - traversing through the complex realm of rare diseases. Genetic testing can...
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Table of contentHow Fore Genomics' Pediatric Genetic Health Screening Helps Patients Keeping Up With Scientific Advancements How Fore Can Help Your Child SummaryFore Genomics has a unique and advanced approach to DNA sequencing and analysis....
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Whether parenting is an art or a science is up to every parent to decide. However, when managing family health, parents are wearing the science hat more and more. The good news is that parents have science on their side. Precision medicine solutions are...
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A particular study was published in Science Direct that compared two kinds of DNA testing methods, called Whole-Exome Sequencing (WES) and Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS), to see which is better for diagnosing rare diseases in both children and...
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In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the field of genomics isn't any different. Each year, our scientific community reveals new genes and associations with diseases, bringing hope, answers, and direction to many families...
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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) revolutionizes DNA and RNA analysis by enabling rapid sequencing of vast gene arrays or entire genomes, advancing disease diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized medicine. Two methods of undertaking this are whole exome sequencing...
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Newborn screening is the process of testing newborns for specific genetic, metabolic, endocrine and other disorders shortly after birth.Its aim is to catch health issues early on, allowing for quick intervention to prevent serious complications. This early...
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Approximately 10% of the U.S. population is affected by a rare genetic disease, and nearly half of these cases involve children. Out of over 7,000 identified rare diseases, around 72% have genetic origins. Furthermore, 70% of these genetic disorders begin...
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Healthcare, with its foundation in standardized protocols and norms, occasionally confronts cases that veer off these well-trodden paths. The journey of Jessica and Sophie powerfully exemplifies this, shedding light on both a gap in our healthcare system and...
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At the core of parenthood is an intrinsic vow to safeguard and nurture a child's well-being, a commitment that can turn parents into relentless advocates in the face of adversity. In this journey, advanced tools like genetic testing are becoming...
