A recent article in El País has shed light on a crucial problem in the field of personalized medicine: the lack of diversity in
Meiosis is a process of cell division that occurs exclusively in sex (or germ) cells in sexually reproducing organisms.
The cells of our organism are in continuous change due to a series of cellular events. All these events are called
Did you know that proteins are the functional elements of our organism? They are composed of amino acids that are in turn encoded by our DNA.
Food intolerances are an adverse reaction of the body to certain foods or ingredients consumed in the diet. Unlike allergies
To understand how our organism works, it is necessary to go to the base of everything, to how our DNA works. There are three fundamental DNA processes
Nutrition is a fundamental pillar for maintaining good health and overall wellness. Science proves it with each new study published.
Deoxyribonucleic acid (abbreviated DNA) is the molecule that carries our genetic information for the development and functioning of an organism. It consists of more than
In this article you will find genetic concepts that will help you to understand our genetic tests. What is DNA DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the
Surely throughout your life you have come across a person who reminds you of a friend, family member or acquaintance. If you have
Did you know that nowadays, there are many drugs for which a genetic study is recommended and even mandatory? During the last few
The genome is the set of genetic instructions found in a cell that give rise to biological life. In the case of
Imputation in genetics refers to the statistical inference of unobserved genotypes (not extracted in the laboratory analysis). And you may ask, how
What is Alzheimer's disease? Dementia, also known as major neurocognitive disorder, encompasses a set of concurrent symptoms whose main symptom is deterioration
The term epigenetics was coined in 1942 by Conrad Waddington, a British developmental biologist, to describe the effects of external influences, such as the
Untamable hair syndrome also known as Pili trianguli et caniculi is a rare syndrome characterized by lack of hair control.
Whole exome sequencing (WES) is one of the most popular next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods used today to detect
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) provides a complete picture of your DNA. It is ideal for detection of genetic variants and has become more
Following the same line of 2021 (summary of 2021), we want to dedicate a small space in our blog to thank you for the trust you have placed in us.
When giving instructions to locate objects or people, the use of colors is very common. In doing so, we forget that we do not
Explanation of the Game of Life The Game of Life is a cellular automaton developed by mathematician John Horton Conway in 1969. The
Throughout the process of evolution, there have been significant changes in our history. One of them, undoubtedly, is the change in the mode of
High temperatures such as those we experience during summer heat waves affect our organism. Specifically, the hypothalamus, an area of the brain which
The olfactory system is responsible for detecting odorants and converting them into signals that our brain interprets as odors. Although the sense of smell is
Eye color is mainly determined by genetics. It is one of the genetic traits that depends on the quantity and
Introduction to the Iberian ethnic group The concept "Iberian" comes from the Greek word "Ibero", a word of somewhat uncertain origin: the main thesis points to its
The Jewish community has been formally expelled from many places throughout its history. The first of these times was in the year
The ancient city of Ur, in Mesopotamia, was the place where, according to tradition, Abraham, the chief prophet and first patriarch of the Jews, was born,
The Greeks called the inhabitants of North Africa Libyans. The Romans called them Mauritanians. Nowadays they are known as Amaziges (or Berbers, more
The Han and Dai ethnic groups are two of the 56 ethnic groups recognized by China. The first one counts about 1.2 billion people (the largest in the world).
In the south of the country of India, there are regions with populations speaking a group of languages called Dravidian. This group of
For many years, cinema has brought us closer to knowing and not forgetting aspects of life in the old American West. The first
Well known are the pyramids of Egypt, which still stand along the Nile River after so many millennia. However, other cultures
Did you know that approximately 66% of the variance in elite athletes is explained by genetic factors? Athletes are increasingly seeking the
When the Spaniards arrived in America at the end of the 15th century, they could not have imagined the number of cultures, languages, territories and architecture of the Americas.
Amazon According to a 2021 ecology study, only 3% of the earth's surface remains unexplored. Of this percentage, a large part corresponds to
Geographically, the Scandinavian peninsula is located in northern Europe and comprises the countries of Norway and Sweden. As a region, Scandinavia refers to
The Sardinian ethnic group is native to the Mediterranean Italian island of Sardinia. The Sardinians maintain a very little modified DNA since the Paleolithic era. This means
Between 3500 B.C. and 3000 B.C., the Indo-European culture, located between Europe and Asia, had as the backbone of its technology the
This European region comprises a group of nearby countries such as Belgium, Holland, northern France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is an area
What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the surface of the skin.
In our body there is a constant control of the amount of glucose available to our body (blood glucose). This process is known as homeostasis.
Vaccines are a current and recurring topic of conversation. However, this is not something new. The origin of vaccines goes back
We have written this short entry to provide an overview of the concept of heritability and the recent addition to the ADNTRO health report.
Differences between different genetic analysis technologies When it comes to genomics, we can find different types of technologies that provide different results. organizing from
We would like to dedicate this small space to thank you for having chosen us to navigate through your genetic code and to give you a brief tour of your
Throughout history, different theories have been postulated that tried to explain the diversity that exists between species. Let's take a tour of
The genome is the set of genetic instructions that are found in a cell and give rise to biological life. In the case of
When you have a double pregnancy, two situations can occur: That a double ovulation has occurred during the cycle, and two sperm fertilize those
Importance of vitamin A Vitamins belong to a group of foods known as micronutrients. Although the prefix “micro” means small, it does not have to
You've most likely heard that vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. From ADNTRO we want to reveal to you that it is a half truth.
There are several genes involved in metabolic routes that influence the care of our line: the type of metabolism (thermogenesis), appetite (satiety) and decomposition
Breast cancer represents the most important neoplasm in women, representing up to 15% of global cancer deaths [Globocan, 2020] Figure 1.
When we hear about metabolism, we automatically tend to think about issues related to the consumption of energy reserves and being overweight. The truth is that it is a lot
The human genome is our genetic information taken as a whole. They are the 3.2 billion "letters" that make up our DNA. From the 22,000 genes
Both RNA and DNA are part of the group of nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are polymers (substances made up of large molecules) formed
Currently, the technology known as Next Generation Sequencing, or NGS for its acronym in English, Next Generation Sequencing, is considered as the tool
Although on the outside people may seem very different, the truth is that, at the genetic level, the difference between two people is less than 0.1%.
It is a free access genetic genealogy platform through which you can search and find relatives in its database.
(All the example is based on 23andme) First, to download your data, access your 23andme account and click on the
THE RESULTS OF GENETIC COMPOSITION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT - A COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF “TEXAS AT TYLER”. One of the main features
A pink dolphin? Yes, to be more specific, this peculiar pink dolphin that has been spotted in Louisiana is an albino dolphin
Mendel's laws, also known as Mendelian genetics, are the basic set of rules about genetic inheritance, i.e. how genes are passed on
Genomic medicine is the discipline that studies the changes in our DNA and its association with the susceptibility to developing diseases, infections, congenital malformations, etc.
Genetic predisposition (sometimes also known as genetic susceptibility) is the probability that an individual has to develop a disease due to its component
The field of genetics is a field that is constantly growing. It was around 1996 when genetics started to come out of the
Formerly the upper classes, especially the kings, married each other in order to preserve their "pure" blood, strengthen the line of succession and maintain
There are many times when we blame hormones for our emotions and in a way it is so. Hormones are compounds
As we know, genes contain the information for the manufacture of all the proteins in our body. Among them, there are proteins called ubiquitins
Ayurveda is the name of the traditional medicine of India. It is considered one of the oldest healing therapies (5000 years) and has as
The term sleep refers both to the act of sleeping and to the activity of the mind that takes place during that period of rest.
Biological aging is determined by telomeres. Telomere length varies based on age, genetics (influence of 20%)
Ayurveda is the name of the traditional medicine of India. It is considered one of the oldest healing therapies (5000 years) and has as
As we already know, our body is asymmetrical. Despite having two arms, two feet, two eyes ... there is always one of the two that is
We are going to delve into one of the characteristics that we study in our reports: shoelaces. To this day the
SNPedia is a wiki of genetic variations. Contains information on the effects (phenotype) associated with genetic variations (genotype) allowing quick and easy consultation
DNA is one of the most intriguing molecules out there, as it contains all the information necessary to make us who we are. On
At ADNTRO we do not stop working to improve the experience in this unique journey through your DNA, that is why we will soon have
DNA is one of the most intriguing molecules out there, as it contains all the information necessary to make us who we are. Currently
Why do you have three ice creams a day and don't have a gram of fat? How does he manage to jump so much? Why are you recovering so well? Are
In this post you will discover if emotions are inherited, and what are the genes on which happiness depends.
In the last ten years, the number of people with food allergies and intolerances has increased dramatically. This is evident in our life
Surely throughout your life someone has told you that you are unique and the truth, I could not be more right. Our DNA plays that role, the role of making us unique, because, although the vast majority of DNA "letters" are the same between different people (99.9% of coincidence)
Haplogroups are an important section within the ancestry report, to get an idea of what they are, we can imagine them as the branches of the Homo sapiens family tree, so that each haplogroup includes people with similar genetic profiles who share a common ancestor.
As you already know, DNA influences many aspects of our body, including health. At ADNTRO we analyze thousands of markers for more than 100 diseases belonging to different body systems or devices.
Our ancestry algorithm uses only information from your DNA and that of other people with known genetic ancestry (reference populations). Sometimes,
One of the blocks that we have recently added to our platform is that of pharmacogenetics. It is the biological discipline in charge of studying
These point variations are changes in a nucleotide (one of the four types that make up DNA: A, T, C and G). These variations in a single nucleotide are what we call SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) or polymorphisms.
At ANDTRO, the first step to begin your journey through your DNA is to take a saliva sample that we send to Eurofins Lab in Denmark for analysis. The laboratory, one of the largest genotyping centers in Europe, analyzes the sample and offers us the data that we process in ADNTRO to be able to offer you all the content that you will see in the demo of our website.
You will undoubtedly already know that the SARS-coV-2 coronavirus, which causes the Covid-19 disease, has been a before and after for the recent history of humanity. Hundreds of thousands of people have died worldwide from this pathogen that has represented the largest global health emergency to date. However, surely you also know cases of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 and have barely had a slight cold or have not even had a single symptom. How is this possible? Why is it so lethal for some and for others just a cold?
"Blueprint" is the title of the controversial book by Robert Plomin explaining in detail the results of his studies with identical twins for more than ten
Ancestry is the science of determining the ethnic origins of an individual. From the first individual to the present day, about 500 years have passed.
Thanks to the study of your DNA that we do in ADNTRO, you will be able to know what type of foods are best for you, for which diseases you have a high genetic predisposition or if your muscles recover after exercising more or less quickly than the population average. But how should I take these results? Does this mean that I am sentenced by my own genetics?
A story about genetic variations in the population. The title gives its name to an idea developed by ADNTRO and which has two important objectives;
ADNTRO would like to share this article published by Nebula Genetics. The "truth" is that genetic databases in scientific research are lacking
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