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Variant Classification
Variant classification is the computer-based classification of genetic variants and their variability, which usually affects genetic diagnostics as it could introduce misguided and incorrect patient classifications.
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SEP 05, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Microglia work to repair neuronal damage and maintain the health of neural networks. But variants in one gene can affect ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 25, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Twin studies can help geneticists determine whether some trait or condition is caused by the environment, or by genetics ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 09, 2025Clinical & Molecular DX
While most of carry the same genes, those genes can have small changes or variations in their sequences, which can have ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 01, 2025Microbiology
The World Health Organization, using data from surveillance sites and reported to the Global Influenza Surveillance and ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 09, 2025Genetics & Genomics
A group of all-women extreme divers can be seen hauling the day's catch out onto shore in this image by Melissa IlardoWritten By: Carmen LeitchAPR 13, 2025Clinical & Molecular DX
Atherosclerosis is when plaque forms in the arteries. This can lead to blood clots that may suddenly stop blood supply; ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 10, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Some dogs, like Labrador retrievers, are prone to obesity. Scientists have investigated the genetics of British Labrador ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 07, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have identified a gene that can significantly increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 13, 2025Genetics & Genomics
Some missense mutations are known to cause disease. But what about the thousands of other missense mutations that have u ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 07, 2025Clinical & Molecular DX
New technologies like wastewater surveillance have enabled public health officials to monitor the spread of infectious d ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 25, 2024Genetics & Genomics
It's estimated that anywhere from 3 to 7% of school-age children may have dyslexia, a neruodevelopmental issue that affe ...Written By: Carmen LeitchDEC 24, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that can present in a range of ways, and ca ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 15, 2024Microbiology
There are many processes and proteins that help the body fight a flu infection. One of them is known as IFITM3.Written By: Carmen LeitchOCT 01, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
The world's population is aging, and dementia and Alzheimer's are becoming more common. Alzheimer's also tends to impact ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 27, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
Scientists have identified several new genetic mutations linked to a rare neurodegenerative disease called CSF1R-related ...Written By: Carmen LeitchSEP 17, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have found a link between manganese deficiency and both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and increased inflam ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAUG 05, 2024Genetics & Genomics
In some rare cases, people who are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have a partial or total recovery f ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUL 14, 2024Genetics & Genomics
There are many healthy foods and diets, and vegetarianism is one option. But it may have different effects for some.Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 09, 2024Genetics & Genomics
In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/what-is-ibd.htm , the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is chronic ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJUN 03, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
Many people have heard of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes because of their association with breast cancer. But scientist have ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 27, 2024Cell & Molecular Biology
The human genome is massive, and it contains many highly repetitive sequences that confounded researchers for years. Man ...Written By: Carmen LeitchMAY 07, 2024Clinical & Molecular DX
Humans carry a gene called APOE that encodes for a protein called apolipoprotein E. There are several variations of this ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 26, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Mutations in a gene called SCN2A are known to cause seizures in infants, and have been associated with autism spectrum d ...Written By: Carmen LeitchAPR 05, 2024Genetics & Genomics
Once thought of as a condition caused solely by external factors like injuries, infections, or oxygen deprivation ...Written By: Carmen Leitch
SEP 05, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Microglia work to repair neuronal damage and maintain the health of neural networks. But variants in one gene can affect
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 25, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Twin studies can help geneticists determine whether some trait or condition is caused by the environment, or by genetics
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 09, 2025
Clinical & Molecular DX
While most of carry the same genes, those genes can have small changes or variations in their sequences, which can have
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 01, 2025
Microbiology
The World Health Organization, using data from surveillance sites and reported to the Global Influenza Surveillance and
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 09, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
A group of all-women extreme divers can be seen hauling the day's catch out onto shore in this image by Melissa Ilardo
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 13, 2025
Clinical & Molecular DX
Atherosclerosis is when plaque forms in the arteries. This can lead to blood clots that may suddenly stop blood supply;
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 10, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Some dogs, like Labrador retrievers, are prone to obesity. Scientists have investigated the genetics of British Labrador
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have identified a gene that can significantly increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 13, 2025
Genetics & Genomics
Some missense mutations are known to cause disease. But what about the thousands of other missense mutations that have u
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 07, 2025
Clinical & Molecular DX
New technologies like wastewater surveillance have enabled public health officials to monitor the spread of infectious d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 25, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
It's estimated that anywhere from 3 to 7% of school-age children may have dyslexia, a neruodevelopmental issue that affe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 24, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that can present in a range of ways, and ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 15, 2024
Microbiology
There are many processes and proteins that help the body fight a flu infection. One of them is known as IFITM3.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 01, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
The world's population is aging, and dementia and Alzheimer's are becoming more common. Alzheimer's also tends to impact
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 27, 2024
Clinical & Molecular DX
Scientists have identified several new genetic mutations linked to a rare neurodegenerative disease called CSF1R-related
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 17, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have found a link between manganese deficiency and both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and increased inflam
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 05, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
In some rare cases, people who are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have a partial or total recovery f
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 14, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
There are many healthy foods and diets, and vegetarianism is one option. But it may have different effects for some.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 09, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
In inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/what-is-ibd.htm , the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is chronic
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 03, 2024
Clinical & Molecular DX
Many people have heard of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes because of their association with breast cancer. But scientist have
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 27, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
The human genome is massive, and it contains many highly repetitive sequences that confounded researchers for years. Man
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 07, 2024
Clinical & Molecular DX
Humans carry a gene called APOE that encodes for a protein called apolipoprotein E. There are several variations of this
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 26, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Mutations in a gene called SCN2A are known to cause seizures in infants, and have been associated with autism spectrum d
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 05, 2024
Genetics & Genomics
Once thought of as a condition caused solely by external factors like injuries, infections, or oxygen deprivation
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch