How Do Gene Mutations Cause Cancer?
Table of Contents1. How Do Gene Mutations Lead to Cancer?2. Germline Mutations3. Somatic Mutations4. A Gene Mutation Doesn’t Always Cause Cancer5. Impact of a Gene Mutation Depends…
What To Do If You’re A Carrier of A Genetic Mutation
People who have a family history of diseases feel concerned about finding out if they are a carrier for a genetic mutation since this means they could…
How Are Genetic Mutations Passed From Parents To Offspring?
Table of Contents1. Many Different Genetic Mutations are Passed From Parents to Their Children2. How Do Genetic Mutations Happen?3. How Do Parents Pass Genetic Mutations to Their…
How to Identify Genetic Disorders With At-Home DNA Testing
Genetic science has evolved to revolutionize the way we understand and approach healthcare. For the average person, the open book that is our genetic code is finally…
Chris Hemsworth’s Genetic Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need To Know
For world-famous actor Chris Hemsworth, Alzheimer’s has become a significant concern in the last year. While the Marvel superstar hasn’t received an official diagnosis of the condition,…
What Are Epigenetics? An Overview
If you’re interested in genetics, you’re likely going to be interested in epigenetics. An article in The Guardian notes that the term ‘epigenetics’ is trending today, and…
Do You Have The BRCA Gene That Causes Breast Cancer?
The BRCA genes are the most important genes people can look for during genetic testing, when they’re looking for their genetic risk of developing serious hereditary cancers…
What Are The Most Common Genetic Diseases?
The most common genetic diseases are often a result of genetic mutations due to germline mutations (inherited), somatic mutations (acquired), or extra/missing chromosomes. Germline mutations happen at…
Who Should Get A Genetic Carrier Screening For Genetic Health Conditions?
The primary goal of people who take a carrier screening test is to find out whether they carry any genetic mutations for certain diseases. It allows you…
What is Genetic Inheritance?
Genetic inheritance or gene inheritance refers to how genetic information is passed from parents to their children, and this typically results in inheritable genetic variation. It’s not…
Is Skin Aging Genetic?
Is aging mostly genetic, or do we have control over our wrinkles? It’s a question we’ve all wondered. If you’ve ever looked at your parents and wondered,…
A Guide to Leukemia: Should I See a Doctor?
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. In general, the number of leukemia-caused deaths saw a decline between 2009-2018, falling by…