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The rise of AI in healthcare: Potential to transform the future of medicine
It seems as though everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, usually referred to as AI, these days! Indeed, not only are AI tools now accessible to everyone, but many of us are already using..
Understanding orphan drugs: Definitions, examples, and legislative support for the treatment of rare diseases
Orphan drugs are those developed specifically for the treatment of rare diseases. Within the pharmaceutical industry, the drug development process is long and expensive, and success in terms of a mar..
High diagnostic yield of prenatal exome sequencing in ultrasound anomalies
A study of 629 pregnancies with ultrasound-detected anomalies found that exome sequencing identified pathogenic variants in 14% of cases. The detection rate was higher in fetuses with multiple anomal..
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 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..
How do we age? New insights into aging
A recent study tracked molecular changes in 108 people over time, revealing that aging involves critical shifts around ages 44 and 60. These changes impact immune function and metabolism, shedding li..
New ASCO guidelines for germline genetic testing in patients with cancer
In May 2024, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published new guidelines for germline genetic testing in patients with cancer (1). Introduction to hereditary cancer and germline ..
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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
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
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
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
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