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Twins: from a genetic point of view
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 ..
Next Generation Sequencing in Pediatric Epilepsy Using Customized Panels: Size Matters
A recent article published by our colleagues in Thieme Neuropediatrics reports that large panels have a significantly higher diagnostic yield in pediatric patients with epilepsy forms without encepha..
The origin of the words gene, genome and genetics
Most people have heard the word gene and many people will be familiar with the idea of what a gene* is, but have you ever wondered where the word gene comes from and how it, and several related words..
What are neurodegenerative diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases represent a group of disorders characterized by the progressive structural and functional degeneration of the central and peripheral nervous systems. They affect millions o..
How COVID-19 breakthrough infection in vaccinated individuals leads to protection against various variants of concern and memory B cell formation
Omicron breakthrough infection in individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 boosts not only neutralizing activity and BMEM cells against Omicron but broadly expands immunity against various variants ..
It Is Not Carved in Stone – The Need for a Genetic Reevaluation of Variants in Pediatric Cardiomyopathies
A recent article published by our colleagues in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease reports that in patients with childhood-onset cardiomyopathies, nearly 30% of reported genetic va..
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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..
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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
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
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
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
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