Gene Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer - a Summary of Recent Clinical Trials
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a malignancy of the mucus linings covering the upper aerodigestive tract (mouth, tongue, nose, …
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Fibromyalgia and Genetics: Possible Genetic Causes of the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a frustrating condition for both patient and doctor due its non-specific nature and the lack of effective treatments. Environmental …
Continue ReadingAlternatives to Invasive Methods of Prenatal Diagnosis
Prenatal testing is routinely offered to pregnant women in many countries to determine abnormalities in the fetus. Prenatal diagnosis allows women to …
Continue ReadingAnimal Diversity: Old and New World Vulture Phylogeny
How are the various vultures of the world related to each other? This article explains with phylogenetic trees (like family trees, only with species …
Continue ReadingAyerza Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis
Ayerza syndrome causes high blood pressure in the blood vessel that carries blood to the lungs. Learn about the genetic mutations associated with this …
Continue ReadingClinical Uses of Genetics
The clinical uses of genetics span this entire science and new advancements are being made every year. Read on to learn more about how genetics is …
Continue ReadingGenetic Causes of Male Infertility
Reduced fertility is an important health issue, particularly in the Western World. In over half of couples seeking medical advice for this problem, …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia isn’t just a single adrenal gland disorder, but a group of disorders affecting this gland. Understanding the …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis mainly affects the respiratory system and the digestive system. Read on to learn more about this disorder and the genetics of cystic …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Rhesus Factor
The Rhesus factor is what determines whether our blood is classified as positive or negative. Read on the learn more about the genetics of Rhesus …
Continue ReadingLearn About Arachnodactyly and Its Genetic Causes
Some rare genetic disorders cause arachnodactyly, also known as spider fingers. Learn about this symptom of rare genetic diseases and what you can …
Continue Reading1p36 Chromosome Deletion
A look at one of the most familiar case of chromosome aberration - 1p36 chromosome deletion - its signs and symptoms and some of its major clinical …
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