Insights into Genetics, Genomics and Personalized Healthcare from Fore Genomics

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.

Fore Genomics is Hope for Genetic Diseases (5/5)

Fore Genomics is Hope for Genetic Diseases (5/5)

April 9th, 2024 10 minute read

Company | Product

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...

Beyond the Norm - The Urgent Call for Precision Medicine (4/5)

Beyond the Norm - The Urgent Call for Precision Medicine (4/5)

March 30th, 2024 12 minute read

Product | Research

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...

Navigating the Labyrinth: The Quest for a Diagnosis (3/5)

Navigating the Labyrinth: The Quest for a Diagnosis (3/5)

March 21st, 2024 10 minute read

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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...

The Unseen Path – Transitioning from a Healthy Baby to a Watchful Childhood (2/5)

The Unseen Path – Transitioning from a Healthy Baby to a Watchful Childhood (2/5)

March 12th, 2024 9 minute read

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The birth of a baby, brimming with vitality, often fosters the comforting belief that a healthy infancy naturally progresses into an equally robust childhood. This assumption, however, is not fail-proof, as the odyssey of Jessica and her daughter Sophie...

Uncharted Waters: The Gap in Newborn Genetic Screening (1/5)

Uncharted Waters: The Gap in Newborn Genetic Screening (1/5)

February 15th, 2024 7 minute read

Research

In the joyous journey of parenting, welcoming a child symbolizes a moment filled with hope and dreams. As Jessica cradled her new baby, Sophie, cherishing the unique euphoria of those first days, she, like many parents, trusted the healthcare system to...

8 Types of Genetic Testing and When You Need Them

8 Types of Genetic Testing and When You Need Them

February 2nd, 2024 9 minute read

Product | Research

What can your DNA tell you about your future health? An understanding of genetics is the foundation of precision medicine and personalized healthcare. Genetic testing is powerful, and incredibly versatile, for many stages of screening and detailed...

CLIA and CAP: What You Need to Know

CLIA and CAP: What You Need to Know

January 23rd, 2024 8 minute read

Research

When it comes to your children’s health, you want them to receive the best care and attention from medical professionals. When evaluating any medical decisions that require a laboratory for testing, you expect the lab to be up-to-date with the...

Why Genomics is the Foundation for Precision Medicine

Why Genomics is the Foundation for Precision Medicine

January 10th, 2024 6 minute read

Product | Research

Precision medicine, also called personalized medicine, is a growing trend in healthcare. Historically, medical guidelines are based on studies that look at the average person. But the science doesn’t take into account the outliers. Evidence-based...

How do I Give My Child a Lifetime of Precision Medicine?

How do I Give My Child a Lifetime of Precision Medicine?

January 2nd, 2024 9 minute read

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These days, healthcare feels like the Wild West. From care facilities to care strategies and various health plans, it’s difficult to navigate what’s best for our families. Now more than ever, with so many decisions, parents must take the lead...