A short history of genetic testing: from the Human Genome Project to today
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
The history of genetic testing is a story of moving from one gene at a time to hundreds, and from explaining illness to preventing it. Seventy years ago, scient...
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DNA Screen: what Australia’s national genetic screening study found
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
This article is part of our guide to proactive health genetic screening.
DNA Screen, a national pilot study led by Monash University and published in Nature He...
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Everything you need to know about genetic testing and counselling
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Genetic testing has changed a great deal in the past decade. Tests that once took months and cost thousands of dollars are now faster and more affordable, and t...
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Family variant testing: what to do when a relative has a confirmed genetic finding
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
When a relative has a confirmed genetic finding, the usual next step is family variant testing, a targeted test that checks whether another family member carrie...
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Founder story
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
By Mimi Zilliacus, Founder and CEO, Genotype Health
I have spent most of my life inside health systems, first as a patient and later as someone trying to make ...
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Genetic testing and your insurance: what Australian law says (2026 update)
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
For years, one question has held many Australians back from genetic testing: “Will this affect my insurance?” In 2026, the answer changed. From 8 October 2026, ...
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Genetic testing overseas: what clinicians should weigh up
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
For referring clinicians. Part of our guide to genetic testing and counselling in Australia.
Key takeaways
Genetic testing overseas is now a routine part of g...
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Hereditary cancer: a complete guide to inherited cancer risk
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Hereditary cancer is cancer that develops in someone who has inherited a gene variant linked to a higher chance of certain cancers, such as a variant in BRCA1, ...
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Hereditary heart disease: when genetic testing changes the picture
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Hereditary heart disease is a group of inherited conditions that affect the heart muscle, the heart’s electrical rhythm or the way the body clears cholesterol. ...
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