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 key tool for both prevention and treatment of the pathology. A greater knowledge of the architecture of hereditary cancer together with […]

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 transmitted from parents to children. Therefore, in this article we want to clarify whether diabetes is hereditary or not, explaining […]

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 exome studies have revolutionized the way an individual’s genetic information is analyzed and interpreted. In this article, we explore the differences between these two types of […]

During the past century, the scientific community has made significant discoveries which played a key role in deciphering the human genome: chromosomes were discovered to be the basis of inheritance; the DNA double helix was seen for the first time; the biological mechanism by which the cells read the information contained in the genes was […]

Do you know your blood type? This is a question we should all be able to answer. It contains vital information for situations such as blood donations, transfusions or pregnancies. It is also very interesting to know how blood groups are inherited, a very common question asked in medical consultations. Do you want to know […]

Most people have heard of genetics, but if you try to understand it in detail, it is just as hard as learning Mandarin. The inundation of information can be very overwhelming when you first start looking at the vast array of genetic tests available online. In reality, everyone has a different reason for wanting to […]