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Folic acid and pregnancy – preventing neural tube defects with supplements
Each year, 300,000 babies are born with Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) worldwide [1]. NTDs are developmental defects of the brain and spinal cord occurring during early fetal development. Most of these c..
Genetic testing methods – types of tests used for molecular and cytogenetic testing
A genetic test can identify the harmful or pathogenic mutations (variants) that are responsible for causing disease and can provide a diagnosis or assess the risk of developing the disease in the fut..
The genetics of feeling cold – Do Inuit feel the cold differently to other people?
It is winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and the temperatures everywhere are dropping. There is snow in many places and you need a pair of gloves when you go out. Are you feeling the cold yet? ..
Preeclampsia – diagnosis, symptoms, genetics, causes, and treatment
Preeclampsia, also known as “toxemia of pregnancy”, is a serious blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. It is a leading cause of death worldwide for ..
Our microbiome is shaped by social contacts, potentially influencing health and disease susceptibility
A recent study in Nature found that people who live together tend to have similar microbes in their gut and mouth. The longer they live together, the more alike their microbiomes become. This suggest..
Melanoma (skin cancer) – symptoms, risk factors and genetics
The number of detected skin cancer cases is growing at worrying rates. According to the US National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), over the past three decades, more people have been diag..
Causes of autosomal (trisomy 13, 18 and 21) and sex chromosome trisomies (trisomy X, Klinefelter syndrome)
Trisomy is a genetic condition where a chromosome has three copies instead of the normal two. March is Trisomy Awareness Month. Well-known trisomy conditions are trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), tris..
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Timeline of cancer history and major discoveries
February, designated as Cancer Awareness Month, marks a time to reflect on the remarkable progress made in cancer research and to inspire hope for the future. From the earliest observations of abnorm..
All about genetics
Beyond the pink ribbon: A comprehensive look at breast cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the breast cells. Genetic changes in the DNA of the healthy breast cells can lead to the formation of cancer cells which grow uncontrollably and f..
Hereditary diseases
Hereditary disease: cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular diseases affect the heart and blood vessels and are a leading cause of illness and death. Some are hereditary, and genetic testing can help with diagnosis and determining the right tre..
Hereditary diseases
Timeline of cancer history and major discoveries
February, designated as Cancer Awareness Month, marks a time to reflect on the remarkable progress made in cancer research and to inspire hope for the future. From the earliest observations of abnorm..
All about genetics
Beyond the pink ribbon: A comprehensive look at breast cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the breast cells. Genetic changes in the DNA of the healthy breast cells can lead to the formation of cancer cells which grow uncontrollably and f..
Hereditary diseases
Hereditary disease: cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular diseases affect the heart and blood vessels and are a leading cause of illness and death. Some are hereditary, and genetic testing can help with diagnosis and determining the right tre..
Hereditary diseases
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