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Are migraines genetic? What is a migraine, what are the symptoms and what are the causes?
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from migraines, you will know that a migraine is not just a bad headache. The headache and accompanying symptoms can be extremely debilitating and often leave suff..
All about autism spectrum disorder: Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder that affects brain development and function. This affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others, leadi..
Revolutionizing newborn care: Machine learning and whole-genome sequencing for early diagnosis of sick newborns
Researchers have developed a method called “Mendelian Phenotype Search Engine” (MPSE) to identify which sick infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) would benefit most from newborn whole-g..
Wisdom teeth and genetics: Why some people do not have wisdom teeth
Did you know that wisdom teeth are actually an evolutionary leftover from our ancient ancestors that no longer serve their original purpose? These molars were once necessary to grind up tough, uncook..
Understanding azoospermia, one of the most common causes of male infertility
Azoospermia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate and is a major cause of male infertility. It affects 1 in 10 infertile men and overall 1 in 100 men worldwide..
Women in genetics – a celebration of discoveries and contributions made by female scientists
Science has traditionally been a male dominated subject; however, women have also been hard at work in this field for decades. We put together this infographic for International Women’s Day to celebr..
Whole-genome sequencing could help lower infant mortality rates
What is the percentage of infant deaths caused by genetic diseases? According to a study published in JAMA Network: 41% of infant deaths were caused by single-gene diseases. For 30% of th..
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Who Is The Father of Genetics?
The father of genetics is Gregor Mendel. Mendel was an Austrian monk, whose experiments breeding pea plants in the monastery garden led to breakthroughs in our understanding of genetics and heredity…
All about genetics
Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
Hereditary diseases
All about autism spectrum disorder: Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder that affects brain development and function. This affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others, leadi..
All about genetics
Who Is The Father of Genetics?
The father of genetics is Gregor Mendel. Mendel was an Austrian monk, whose experiments breeding pea plants in the monastery garden led to breakthroughs in our understanding of genetics and heredity…
All about genetics
Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
Hereditary diseases
All about autism spectrum disorder: Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological developmental disorder that affects brain development and function. This affects how people learn, behave, communicate and interact with others, leadi..
All about genetics
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