top-banner

All about genetics

All about genetics

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..

LATEST ARTICLES

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..

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

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..

All about genetics

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..

All about genetics

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? ..

All about genetics

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..

All about genetics

What is a genetic test – benefits, limitations & how to choose the right type

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..

All about genetics

A combination of genetic alterations makes melanoma immortal

What makes melanoma (skin cancer) immortal? Scientists discover a combination of genetic alterations that enables cancer to live forever. A study published in Science describes how the combinati..

All about genetics

Seasonal affective disorder (seasonal depression) – symptoms, risk factors, causes and genetics

Here in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is not far away. The days are colder and shorter. It is barely light when we put on our coats to go to work in the morning, and by late afternoon, the light is..

All about genetics

OUR NETWORK