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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS): types, symptoms, causes and genetics
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is not one syndrome but a group of clinically and genetically heterogeneous connective tissue disorders. There are currently 13 EDS subtypes that vary in worldwide preval..
Omicron subvariants can be more transmissible and more evasive to antibodies
Omicron lineage continues to evolve, producing subvariants that are not only more transmissible but also more evasive to antibodies. Novel Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 is only modestly (1.8-fold) mor..
Red Hair: it’s in your genesÂ
A quick question: what do Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran, Jessica Chastain and Julianne Moore have in common? That’s right, their hair color: they are all natural redheads! Everyone is aware..
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) identified 69 loci associated with beat synchronization
69 distinct genetic variations associated with the ability to keep in time with a musical beat (also called beat synchronization ability) have been discovered by an international team of researchers…
Role of genetics in reproductive health
Infertility is a major public health issue with approximately 1 in 6 people worldwide suffering from infertility during their reproductive lifespans [1]. It is defined as the failure to achieve ..
Twins: from a genetic point of viewÂ
Regardless of whether someone is a twin or has twins in the family, it is an interesting subject for many people. You may easily recall times you have met a set of twins or maybe you knew a pair of t..
How COVID-19 likely infects gastrointestinal tissue contributing to long-term infection of the gastrointestinal tract in long COVID
This study found that fecal viral RNA shedding is correlated with gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 patients who had cleared their respiratory infection. The authors observed that fecal shedding ..
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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
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
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
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
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