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Genome-wide association study (GWAS) identified 69 loci associated with beat synchronization
69 distinct genetic variations associated with the ability to keep in time with a musical beat (also called beat synchronization ability) have been discovered by an international team of researchers…
Role of genetics in reproductive health
Infertility is a major public health issue with approximately 1 in 6 people worldwide suffering from infertility during their reproductive lifespans [1]. It is defined as the failure to achieve ..
Twins: from a genetic point of view
Regardless of whether someone is a twin or has twins in the family, it is an interesting subject for many people. You may easily recall times you have met a set of twins or maybe you knew a pair of t..
How COVID-19 likely infects gastrointestinal tissue contributing to long-term infection of the gastrointestinal tract in long COVID
This study found that fecal viral RNA shedding is correlated with gastrointestinal symptoms in COVID-19 patients who had cleared their respiratory infection. The authors observed that fecal shedding ..
Next Generation Sequencing in Pediatric Epilepsy Using Customized Panels: Size Matters
A recent article published by our colleagues in Thieme Neuropediatrics reports that large panels have a significantly higher diagnostic yield in pediatric patients with epilepsy forms without encepha..
The origin of the words gene, genome and genetics
Most people have heard the word gene and many people will be familiar with the idea of what a gene* is, but have you ever wondered where the word gene comes from and how it, and several related words..
What are neurodegenerative diseases?
Neurodegenerative diseases represent a group of disorders characterized by the progressive structural and functional degeneration of the central and peripheral nervous systems. They affect millions o..
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Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
Hereditary diseases
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..
All about genetics
Women in genetics – a celebration of discoveries and contributions made by female scientists
Science has traditionally been a male dominated subject; however, women have also been hard at work in this field for decades. We put together this infographic for International Women’s Day to celebr..
All about genetics
Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
Hereditary diseases
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..
All about genetics
Women in genetics – a celebration of discoveries and contributions made by female scientists
Science has traditionally been a male dominated subject; however, women have also been hard at work in this field for decades. We put together this infographic for International Women’s Day to celebr..
All about genetics
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