in-cyprus30 Jul 2026

Unravelling DNA: How genetic counselling empowers informed decisions

By Marilena Tapaki*

With personalised medicine reshaping modern healthcare, genetic counselling has become a vital service. Advances in genetics furnish better diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease based on a person’s genes, yet individuals are constantly faced with complex information. Genetic counselling, a patient-centered, impartial and non-directive communication process, bridges this gap by translating science into clear, easy-to-understand knowledge, offering tailored support...

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