Genes and genetic testing
Genetics is a branch of the life sciences that studies heredity and genes. Interest in genetics dates to old ages, when humans began domesticating and raising animals and plants, long before genetic testing we know today was developed. Modern genetics allows us to access information on different genes and understand the effect of genetic material […]
Genetic mutation
A genetic mutation is an abnormality in the genetic material of a living cell. This mutation can manifest in various forms, in some cases its effect is not felt at all, but in certain occasions it can have life threatening consequences. Genetic mutations can, in some cases, be induced in mice in laboratories under controlled […]
When are genetic tests performed?
When should genetic testing be done? The rapid advancement in the field of genetics contributed to the development of various innovative genetic tests, that help prevent diseases, diagnose gene carriers, and treat different disorders. This article will discuss several different occasions in which genetic testing is recommended. It should be noted that genetics research is […]
How are genetic tests performed?
How is genetic testing done? The field of molecular genetics has developed significantly and rapidly, these developments are reflected in the understanding of various genes. For example, diseases with an underlying source that previously went unknown have been discovered as being genetic disorders, that can easily be prevented ahead of time. Researchers and healthcare providers […]
Genetic vs hereditary diseases – what is the difference?
There is a certain confusion between two similar medical terms that are even used interchangeably: genetic disease and hereditary disease. Despite the similarities between these terms, not every genetic disease is also a hereditary disease. What are genes? Genes are protein production “recipes”, or codes, that exist in all the body’s cells. They determine various […]
Autosomal dominant inheritance
Every child born into this world has a genetic profile inherited from their father and mother. In fact, every gene in our body has exactly two copies – one from our father and the other from our mother. The question is: what are the relations between these inherited genes? For instance, what happens when the […]
