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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 geneticsÂ
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..
What is Global Developmental Delay? The role of genetics in global developmental delay and intellectual disability
Global developmental delay and intellectual disability (GDD/ID) affect up to 3% of children <5 years old and is defined as a delay in ≥2 developmental domains, including gross and fine motor, sp..
Is Cancer Hereditary?
Yes, up to 10% of most cancers are hereditary​. They are caused by genetic changes which can remain asymptomatic until the cancer develops and becomes malign..
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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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