Welcome to the Gene Scene! Each week, we will explore a gene from the ACMG Secondary Findings list—genes identified by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics as having clear, actionable health implications. These genes are included because they’re linked to serious but preventable or manageable conditions when identified …
We had the opportunity to connect with Renie and Philip Moss ahead of Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month. Philip has neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). It is associated with many features but most often causes growths called neurofibromas (usually benign) as well as characteristic skin and eye findings.1 Malignant or cancerous tumors are rare.1 You …