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Whole-genome sequencing could help lower infant mortality rates

What is the percentage of infant deaths caused by genetic diseases? According to a study published in JAMA Network: 41% of infant deaths were caused by single-gene diseases. For 30% of th..

Folic acid and pregnancy – preventing neural tube defects with supplements

Each year, 300,000 babies are born with Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) worldwide [1]. NTDs are developmental defects of the brain and spinal cord occurring during early fetal development. Most of these c..

Genetic testing methods – types of tests used for molecular and cytogenetic testing

A genetic test can identify the harmful or pathogenic mutations (variants) that are responsible for causing disease and can provide a diagnosis or assess the risk of developing the disease in the fut..

The genetics of feeling cold – Do Inuit feel the cold differently to other people?

It is winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and the temperatures everywhere are dropping. There is snow in many places and you need a pair of gloves when you go out. Are you feeling the cold yet? ..

Preeclampsia – diagnosis, symptoms, genetics, causes, and treatment

Preeclampsia, also known as “toxemia of pregnancy”, is a serious blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. It is a leading cause of death worldwide for ..

Our microbiome is shaped by social contacts, potentially influencing health and disease susceptibility

A recent study in Nature found that people who live together tend to have similar microbes in their gut and mouth. The longer they live together, the more alike their microbiomes become. This suggest..

Melanoma (skin cancer) – symptoms, risk factors and genetics

The number of detected skin cancer cases is growing at worrying rates. According to the US National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), over the past three decades, more people have been diag..

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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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