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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..
Our Team Explains: Mosaicism
Mosaicism is a biological phenomenon in which a person has two or more genetically different sets of cells. Although mosaicism may have no effect, it could also lead to genetic disorders and even cau..
IVDR: the new era of diagnostic services
Background information on in vitro diagnostic services Laboratory-based testing methods and medical devices play a critical role in diagnosis and medical decision-making. Indeed, different tests, ..
Paired DNA-RNA testing enhances variant detection in colorectal cancer patients
Traditional DNA tests may overlook 10% of classic in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) cases. By integrating RNA sequencing, researchers unveiled novel APC variants in six families, explaining mis..
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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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