The past decade has witnessed a rapid expansion of genetic tests, including new instruments to inform patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer about the risk of recurrence and to guide their treatment. But the clinical significance of many of the inherited mutations that can now be identified remains unclear, and experts are torn on when and how to deploy all the new tests available.

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana was ranked as the top state in the nation for outdoor enthusiasts. “Montana is best known around the world for our beautiful vistas and wideopen spaces,” Gianforte said. According to a SmileHub, Montana was ranked number one considering three key factors including outdoor activity access, economic impact and job opportunities, and environmental

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program. In 2024, Florida artist John Nelson Harris won with his painting of a pintail. The first year of the new program saw more than 70 submissions from artists around the country. “We’re excited to see the interest

may lack the expertise to determine which tests people need and how to interpret the results. That’s the role of genetic counselors, but their ranks are stretched thin. The consequences can be serious. In a study of 666 breast cancer patients who received genetic testing, half of those at average risk for inherited cancer got double mastectomies based on test results that found “variants of

Bainville School has released the names of the students who were on the honor roll for the first quarter. Seniors: Tally Berwick,* Hannah Scott,* Isaiah Bjorge, Miah Pippenger, Trevor Robertus, Elsie Wilson and Eivind Winn. Juniors: Isabelle Anderson,* Hailey Berwick,* Cora-May Theige,* Lila Butikofer, Addison Hansen, Sierra Skor, Hannah Tholborn and Rowan Wilson. Sophomores: Azure Mahoney,*