Can A Baby’s DNA Predict Future Disease? This Study Says It Might
BETHESDA, MD (April 25, 2025) — The umbilical cord may become a crystal ball of sorts, helping doctors predict the future of children at risk for long-term health problems, including diabetes, stroke, and liver disease. DNA changes found in cord blood could offer early clues about which infants are at higher risk — opening the door to earlier and potentially life-saving interventions.
Blood Proteins Can Predict Liver Disease Up To 16 Years Before Symptoms
BETHESDA, MD (April 25, 2025) — Scientists have identified five specific blood proteins that can accurately predict a person’s risk for developing a serious form of liver disease as early as 16 years before they experience symptoms, enabling early intervention and possible prevention and treatment.
Gene Mutations Linked To Worse Outcomes In Stomach Cancer
BETHESDA, MD (April 25, 2025) — Researchers using next-generation DNA sequencing have identified four specific genes whose mutations are linked to the development and progression of lethal stomach cancers.
Landmark 20-year Screening Program Drives Down Colorectal Cancer Cases, Deaths
BETHESDA, MD (April 25, 2025) — A 20-year initiative that offered flexible options for colorectal cancer screening at a major integrated health system doubled colorectal cancer screening rates, cut cancer incidence by a third, halved deaths, and brought racial differences in outcomes to nearly zero.