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Unraveling variant misclassification: Insights from ClinVar and HGMD databases
Genetic variant databases are vital for interpreting genetic variations in clinical settings and research. However, misclassified variants can create challenges. A recent study analyzed archives of C..
Clinically significant prognostic and therapeutic pathogenic variants identified in advanced prostate cancer patients
A recent article published by our team in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences [1], aimed to evaluate the prevalence, prognostic and predictive values of gene mutations in patients with pr..
Healthy eating during pregnancy
A healthy, nutritious and well-balanced diet is always important for a person’s well-being, and it is even more so during pregnancy as the developing baby needs nutrients to grow and develop. The m..
Sweating: Is excessive sweating genetic?
The sun is hot and you are sweating. Most of us know how it feels to sweat, and when we sweat. This is a normal bodily response to an increase in temperature as the body tries to cool itself down. As..
Pancreatic cancer—The silent killer
All about the pancreas The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that is located at the upper left side of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two main functions—exocrine and endocrine—which are..
Who Is The Father of Genetics?
The father of genetics is Gregor Mendel. Mendel was an Austrian monk, whose experiments breeding pea plants in the monastery garden led to breakthroughs in our understanding of genetics and heredity…
Decoding genetic variants: ClinGen’s expert recommendations for evaluating splicing variant data
The ClinGen Sequence Variant Interpretation Working Group has published recommendations on how to evaluate splicing variant data, offering standardized guidance on evidence codes and functional data ..
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Living with cystic fibrosis: A mother’s journey of strength and hope
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, progressive, inherited condition that causes severe damage to the body, primarily affecting the organs of the respiratory and digestive systems. It is esti..
Hereditary diseases
Understanding Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It affects physical growth, facial features, and cognitive development. While each person with Down synd..
All about genetics
10 facts about DNA
Every year on April 25th, DNA Day celebrates the discovery of DNA’s double helix and the advances we’ve made in understanding genetics. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic bluep..
All about genetics
Living with cystic fibrosis: A mother’s journey of strength and hope
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, progressive, inherited condition that causes severe damage to the body, primarily affecting the organs of the respiratory and digestive systems. It is esti..
Hereditary diseases
Understanding Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It affects physical growth, facial features, and cognitive development. While each person with Down synd..
All about genetics
10 facts about DNA
Every year on April 25th, DNA Day celebrates the discovery of DNA’s double helix and the advances we’ve made in understanding genetics. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic bluep..
All about genetics
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