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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..
Web’s most frequently asked questions about mosaicism
Mosaicism is the presence of two or more genetically different sets of cells within the same person. It is a biological phenomenon that may have no effect, but it could also lead to genetic disorders..
Cystic Fibrosis – A journey through time from the Middle Ages to the modern era
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, progressive, inherited condition that causes severe damage to the body, mainly to organs of the respiratory and digestive system. It is estimated that more..
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Cancer can sometimes run in families; in fact, it is estimated that 5-10% of all cancer cases are inherited. This includes up to 10% of breast cancers and up to 25% of ovarian cancers. The characteri..
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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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