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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): Current guidelines

Aneuploidies, such as translocations, whole or segmental chromosomal duplications, and deletions, are examples of chromosomal abnormalities that are estimated to affect approximately 1 in 150 live bi..

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..

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Spinal muscular atrophy explained: Key facts at a glance

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It is a leading genetic cause of infant death, but advances in research..

Hereditary diseases

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

Spinal muscular atrophy explained: Key facts at a glance

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens muscles by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord. It is a leading genetic cause of infant death, but advances in research..

Hereditary diseases

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

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