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The Interaction Between Human Host Genetics and Gut Microbiome in Immune System Regulation
The human body is home to a vast and intricate ecosystem of microbes, with the gut microbiome playing a pivotal role in shaping our overall health. From aiding digestion to … Read more
The Future of Genetic Testing for Preventive Health
In recent decades, genetic testing has transcended the confines of the lab, into the consultation rooms of doctors, and then even into the homes of people where diagnostic tests such … Read more
Mental Health and Genetics: Understanding the Link
The relationship between mental wellbeing and heredity is gaining attention and acclaim among practitioners and academics in the fields of medicine and psychology. Historically, mental illnesses, including but not limited … Read more
Genomics and Personalized Medicine: A New Era of Healthcare
Over the past few years, the practice of health care has been dramatically revolutionized by the science of genomics. With the aid of cloning or mapping, or more poking into … Read more
Genetic Counseling: What to Expect and How It Can Help
With the progression of technology and an improvement in the understanding of genetic materials, genetic counseling has become a great aid for individuals who want to learn more about their … Read more
The Role of Epigenetics in Chronic Diseases
In the past few decades, the field of biological sciences has taken a new turn with the addition of epigenetics, which shows that our DNA does not remain the fixed … Read more
Predictive Genetic Testing for Children: Ethics of Knowing Too Much Too Soon
Thanks to leaps and bounds made in genetic testing, it is now possible to look at health issues and even behavior in terms of genetic predisposition. A common approach to … Read more
The Role of Genetics in Shaping Health Inequality
In the past couple of decades, genetic research has extended our knowledge of the health of humankind with forecasted advances in personalized medicine, prevention, and treatment of diseases, to mention … Read more
Privacy Concerns in Genetic Data Sharing: What’s at Stake
In the last several years, the compression of place for genetic data sharing has proven to be pivotal for medical research, research of human biology, and customization of health management … Read more