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Facts about Florence Nightingale
May 12 is International Nurses Day. It is celebrated on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. She pioneered the field of modern nursing through her dedication, commitment and endeavor. What is Fl..
The genetics of hair loss: alopecia and more
Hair loss is a common problem that affects millions of men and women around the world. While genetics is believed to be the most significant factor contributing to hair loss, other factors can also p..
Depression linked to gut bacteria and blood molecules
Depression is a serious mental health issue affecting over 280 million people worldwide. Recent research has revealed a potential link between gut health and the development of major depressive disor..
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..
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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..
Health and well-being
Liquid biopsy: a game-changer for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Liquid biopsy is a novel, non-invasive blood test that enables healthcare providers to discover a range of information about a tumor, such as early cancer detection, genetic alterations that lead to ..
Hereditary diseases
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
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..
Health and well-being
Liquid biopsy: a game-changer for cancer diagnosis and therapy
Liquid biopsy is a novel, non-invasive blood test that enables healthcare providers to discover a range of information about a tumor, such as early cancer detection, genetic alterations that lead to ..
Hereditary diseases
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
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