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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..
Genetic testing of thalassemia – carrier screening and NIPT
Derived from the Greek words for sea (θάλασσα) and blood (αίμα), thalassemias are a group of inherited, genetic blood disorders. Thalassemias occur when the production of hemoglobin, ..
Are food allergies genetic? How to test for the most common food allergies?
A food allergy is a medical condition in which exposure to certain foods can trigger a harmful immune response. This allergic reaction occurs because the immune system attacks certain food proteins w..
What is polycystic ovary syndrome and how does it affect fertility? Causes, symptoms, treatment and genetic testing
Healthcare systems around the world should be encouraged to make polycystic ovary syndrome a priority in women’s health checks. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and ..
What is a genetic test – benefits, limitations & how to choose the right type
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..
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The Human Genome Project
The Human Genome Project, created to determine the sequence of the human genome, was one of the most important biomedical research projects of the 20th century. The successful project left an endurin..
All about genetics
ebiom+: Endometrial microbiome analysis
The endometrial microbiome is increasingly recognized as a factor in reproductive health, and imbalances in microbial composition have been linked to unexplained infertility, recurrent implantation f..
Health and well-being
Spinal muscular atrophy explained: Key facts at a glance
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It is a leading genetic cause of infant death, but advances in research..
Hereditary diseases
The Human Genome Project
The Human Genome Project, created to determine the sequence of the human genome, was one of the most important biomedical research projects of the 20th century. The successful project left an endurin..
All about genetics
ebiom+: Endometrial microbiome analysis
The endometrial microbiome is increasingly recognized as a factor in reproductive health, and imbalances in microbial composition have been linked to unexplained infertility, recurrent implantation f..
Health and well-being
Spinal muscular atrophy explained: Key facts at a glance
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It is a leading genetic cause of infant death, but advances in research..
Hereditary diseases
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