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Testing for the BRCA Gene

  Testing for the BRCA Gene BRCA testing is done using a blood or saliva sample that can be analyzed to look for mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene in your DNA. You can ask your primary care physician, oncologist, breast surgeon or gynecologist if you're interested in genetic testing. Pre- and post-test genetic counseling is key to informed decision making. It helps the patient understand and process information, including weighing the emotional benefits versus risks of your test results. G Pre-test counseling Pre-test genetic counseling users educate the patient. They’ll talk through many of the following questions: What is genetics, and what are the BRCA genes?  How are BRCA genes inherited? Is BRCA genetic testing right for you? What does it mean when the BRCA test is a true positive, and what does it mean if it’s negative?
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Training computers to understand

  Training computers to understand  what they're looking at has been a major part of Google's AI strategy for years now. Google first introduced Lens, its visual AI tool, in 2017. According to the company's stats, it's now used more than 10 billion times per month. Google is still developing new use cases for Lens, including a feature the company announced on Wednesday for Android phone users. The feature, called "search your screen," will allow people to search for things they're seeing in images and videos on their phone screens without having to leave the messaging app or web page. If someone sends you a picture of an intriguing mystery location, you'll be able to long-press the home or power button on your phone, and Google Assistant will present you with an option to search your screen and bring up any information about that location. It will do the same for clothing or other items it sees, pointing you toward where you might be able to buy what y...
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