Genetic testing identifies whether you have a specific genetic mutation. It can also predict the likelihood of you passing on a disease-causing mutation to your children.

A positive result does not a guarantee that you, or your children, will develop a genetic disease. Other health, lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors may play a role in influencing whether, or how, the disease develops.

We do know that, at this point, the vast majority of genetic diseases cannot be cured. However, depending on what the disease is, interesting and helpful options to prevent and manage genetic disease are emerging daily.