Articles Tagged: Gene Mutation
July 31, 2026
DuoNovo: How Long-Read Sequencing Can Improve Access to Genetic Testing
Leandros Boukas, MD, PhD May 13th, 2026 Introduction: Many of us are familiar with the classic conceptualization of genetic disorders as disorders that run in families,…
Gene Mutation
Genetic Testing
Rare Disease
August 5, 2025
The Gene Scene: TGFBR1
This installment of the Gene Scene covers TGFBR1-related Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Gene Mutation
Gene Scene
Genetic Counselors
July 21, 2025
The Gene Scene: PCSK9
This installment of the Gene Scene explores PCSK9 variants.
Gene Mutation
Gene Scene
Genetic Counselors
Genetic Testing
July 16, 2025
The Gene Scene: VHL
Each week, we explore a gene from the ACMG Secondary Findings list—genes identified as having clear, actionable health implications. These genes are included because they’re…
Gene Mutation
Gene Scene
July 31, 2024
The Importance of TCLR in Mismatch Repair Variant Classification: A Genetic Counselor’s Perspective
Alyssa Valentine, MS, CGC, shares insights into a patient case where the incorporation of TCLR resulted in a major impact on MMR gene variant classification.
Gene Mutation
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
VUS
March 19, 2024
The Benefits of RNA Testing for Neurological Disorders
Targeted RNA analysis using whole blood can provide useful information for variant classification in neurological disorders. RNA evidence improves the accuracy of genetic diagnosis of…
Gene Mutation
Genetic Testing
Genetic Testing Accuracy
RNA
VUS