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Decoding Alzheimer’s: A detailed cellular map of brain changes
A comprehensive single-cell transcriptomic atlas of 1.3 million cells from aged human brains reveals cellular pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease. This study uncovers region-specific neuron vuln..
Beyond IVF: Unveiling the Power of Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Infertility is a struggle for many individuals nowadays. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 6 people experience infertility, showing the increasing need for the use of alternative..
Breast-conserving therapy for BRCA breast cancer: Long-term survival and outcomes
A recent study highlights promising outcomes for BRCA variant carriers with breast cancer undergoing breast-conserving therapy. Analyzing 172 women, the research found that despite higher risks of ip..
Butterfly skin explained: understanding epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), sometimes called butterfly skin, is a group of rare skin diseases with a common symptom: fragile skin that tears and blisters easily. Children with this disease are someti..
Optimizing Laboratory Operations for Human Genetics Diagnostics with Technology Transfer
In the rapidly evolving field of human genetics diagnostics, laboratories face the challenge of keeping up with the latest advancements in technology while ensuring efficient operations and high-qual..
A journey from Aspirin to personalized medicine: A brief history of drug development
Medicine as we know it has been around for just over 100 years. Before this, alcohol and opium were the main forms of pain relief in Europe. The development of the first vaccine to prevent disease in..
Medicover Genetics 2nd DNA Essay Competition Winners
Below you can read the two winning essays from the second annual DNA essay competition. The subject of the essay was “Family history is one of the most important risk factors for common genetic dis..
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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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