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Rare diseases, for greater visibility
Rare diseases are more common than we can imagine and a large number of people are affected by this type of diseases globally. In this article, we explain some common characteristics of this type of...
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Genetics of hereditary cancer
Between 5-10% of all cancer cases are related to genetic alterations that are inherited, i.e. passed down through families. Having an inherited genetic change does not always mean that one is...
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Exome vs. genome: which type of test to choose?
Genetics has become a crucial tool in modern medicine. Its application opens up new opportunities to better understand diseases and offer personalized medical management. In this context, genome and...
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Is diabetes hereditary?
Diabetes is a disease with a high incidence in today’s society. In Spain, for example, it affects 14% of the population. One of the most common doubts about this pathology is whether it can be...
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Genetic tools for the diagnosis of rare diseases
Rare diseases present a unique challenge due to their low prevalence and the complexity of their diagnosis. To improve the quality of life of patients with rare diseases and facilitate the development...
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Congenital heart disease and the role of genetics
Congenital heart disease is the most common malformation at birth, but what role do genetics play? Are all cases the same? In this blog we will explain congenital heart disease, its causes and...
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QF-PCR: what is it and what is it used for in prenatal diagnosis?
Prenatal diagnosis is performed during pregnancy to determine if there is any alteration in the development of the foetus. Approximately 3% of live newborns have some type of chromosomal abnormality....
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Genetic diagnosis in adulthood
DNA contains all the instructions for the correct functioning of the organism, so it is logical to think that genetics plays a fundamental role in people’s health. As knowledge in genetics has...
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Drug allergy, why does it occur?
Drug allergy is an adverse reaction of the immune system caused by taking a certain drug, this reaction can sometimes be severe. Although any drug can cause allergy, some do it more frequently than...
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Breast and ovarian cancer genetic diagnosis
Cancer is one of the pathologies with the greatest impact on the health of the population; in women, breast and ovarian cancer is the most prevalent. Genetic diagnosis of hereditary cases has become a...
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The newborn screening
Newborn screening is one of the first tests performed on a newborn baby to detect whether he or she has certain health problems that may require specific care. The first test performed on a newborn,...
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Key concepts about genetics
Genetics is a fundamental pillar of medicine, its study provides valuable information for both the prevention and diagnosis of diseases. Medical genetics is an area that presents complexity, in this...
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Prostate Cancer: Risk and Early Detection
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. Each year, Prostate Cancer Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of early detection and the...
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The best diet for your health also depends on your genetics
Have you ever wondered why some people who eat a diet rich in fat and carbohydrates never put on weight? Well, the answer seems to lie in our genes and how they interact with environmental factors...
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Genetic studies in spontaneous pregnancy loss
When a couple is trying to conceive, gestational losses are a problem that can be a one-time occurrence or can be repeated in successive pregnancies. This situation creates uncertainty for both...
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The importance of using facial sunscreen
While it is true that summer is when radiation is most intense, the face is also exposed to sunlight during spring, autumn and winter, which is why it is important to always protect it. Not doing so...
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Genes and chromosomes: how do they determine our life and health?
DNA, DeoxyriboNucleic Acid (DNA) is a complex molecule found in every cell of our body, containing the instructions necessary to create and maintain life. It is mainly made up of four chemical...
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1 in 25 people are carriers of cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common severe recessive genetic disease in the Caucasian population, affecting about 1 in 4,500 people. The reason it is so prevalent is that one in 25 people is an...
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Genetic Counseling in the progress of modern medicine
The National Society of Genetic Counselors of America (NSGC) defines genetic counseling as the “process of helping individuals understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial...
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Importance of neonatal genetic screening
Recent advances in the development of large-scale genomic sequencing now allow its application in neonatal genetic screening. This means that, from the moment of birth, it is possible to detect the...
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