News
GDF’s “Raise Your Glass” Event a Big Success
December 13, 2011Over 130 people attended the GDF’s Raise Your Glass event, raising over $25,000 to help fund genetic disease research and education.
read moreLysosomal Storage Disorders Among Children More Common Than Previously Thought
December 7, 2011Results from an Austrian study help make a case for broader neonatal screening.
read moreFDA Approved Drug Shows Promise for Treating WHIM Syndrome
September 30, 2011A new study reports that the drug plerixafor may have promise for treating people with WHIM syndrome.
read moreNew California Law Protects Against Genetic Discrimination
September 8, 2011The California Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act was signed into law, extending two CA civil rights laws to more broadly protect Californians against genetic discrimination.
read moreThe Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic
May 25, 2011The 2011 Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic was a tremendous success and a majority of the $100,000 raised at the event will directly support the GDF.
read moreNew Website KnowYourGenes.org Provides Information About How to Benefit From Latest Advances in Genetics
March 10, 2011GDF launches a new resource for adults & parents-to-be
read moreNew CDC Pediatric Genetics Website
January 25, 2011A new CDC website provides valuable information about children and genetics that every family should know.
read moreStudy Results Find Surprising Reactions to Consumer Genetic Test Results
January 21, 2011Two recently published studies indicate that concern over patient anxiety relating to consumer genetic test results may be overblown.
read moreNIH Genetic Testing Registry Planned for 2011
January 11, 2011The registry will promote sharing of information between test developers, manufacturers, health professionals and the public.
read moreGenome Analysis of Unborn Children Shows Promise
December 17, 2010Mapping the genome of a fetus from its mother’s blood could mean less risky screening for prenatal diseases.
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