What can I learn from genetic testing?

Genetic testing for people with a family history of ALS or related conditions is called predictive genetic testing. Through predictive genetic testing, you can learn more detailed information about your risk of developing ALS or related conditions in the future. You may also be able to learn:

• If your children/future children may have a higher risk of developing ALS or related conditions
• If there are reproductive methods that could reduce your chances of passing down genetic differences linked to ALS or related conditions
• If you can participate in certain clinical research studies

Next, we’ll explore the benefits and downsides of genetic testing.