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Unraveling variant misclassification: Insights from ClinVar and HGMD databases

Genetic variant databases are vital for interpreting genetic variations in clinical settings and research. However, misclassified variants can create challenges. A recent study analyzed archives of C..

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Sweating: Is excessive sweating genetic?

The sun is hot and you are sweating. Most of us know how it feels to sweat, and when we sweat. This is a normal bodily response to an increase in temperature as the body tries to cool itself down. As..

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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...

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Decoding genetic variants: ClinGen’s expert recommendations for evaluating splicing variant data

The ClinGen Sequence Variant Interpretation Working Group has published recommendations on how to evaluate splicing variant data, offering standardized guidance on evidence codes and functional data ..

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Genetic causes of infertility

Genetic causes of infertility According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ‘infertility is a disease of the reproductive system, defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after..

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Improved human pangenome identifies more genetic variations

Exciting news in genetic research! The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has unveiled an improved version of the human pangenome reference. This comprehensive reference includes genetic informatio..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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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