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Medicover Genetics 1st DNA Essay Competition Winners

Here you can read the winning essays from the first, annual DNA essay competition on the subject of “How unfolding the DNA code can help with precision medicine”. In first place was Christina ..

How much of our voice and speech is genetic?

Introduction Our voices are as unique as our fingerprints! Although there are people whose voices might sound alike, there are no two voices exactly the same. Every person has their own characteri..

Side effects of the cold: how low temperatures can make some conditions worse

Not everyone likes winter. For people who do not enjoy the cold weather, or having to put on a thick coat to go outside, a winter can be a source of discomfort. Even healthy people are more susceptib..

Movember is all about men’s health

The month of November, also known as Movember, has been chosen as the month to raise awareness about men’s health. During Movember, men are encouraged to grow a moustache, or participate in an even..

Living with HIV. An interview

Human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system of the affected person and more specifically, white blood cells known as CD4 cells. HIV gradually destro..

Living with diabetes. An interview

One in ten people worldwide have diabetes, a multitype chronic condition involving high blood glucose levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce enough or any insulin. Over time, diabete..

Diabetes: An ancient disease that is more relevant than ever today

Introduction Diabetes, scientifically known as diabetes mellitus, is a multitype chronic condition involving high blood glucose levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce enough or an..

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INFOGRAPHICS

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

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..

Hereditary diseases

A timeline of key discoveries in genetics: from Darwin to The Human Genome Project

Genetics as we know and understand it today has been shaped, over decades, by the work of many dedicated scientists around the world, and they all deserve our praise and recognition. To illust..

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

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..

Hereditary diseases

A timeline of key discoveries in genetics: from Darwin to The Human Genome Project

Genetics as we know and understand it today has been shaped, over decades, by the work of many dedicated scientists around the world, and they all deserve our praise and recognition. To illust..

All about genetics

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