Extremophiles: Extreme Survivors
Extremophiles are fascinating organisms capable of surviving in extreme conditions where most life forms could not. They are mainly
Extremophiles are fascinating organisms capable of surviving in extreme conditions where most life forms could not. They are mainly
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a vitamin-like substance that occurs naturally in most plants.
You've probably heard of MTHFR, but do you know what role the MTHFR gene plays in health? The MTHFR gene plays a key role in the health
In the annals of prehistory, Neanderthals emerge as fascinating figures, our evolutionary cousins who shared the Earth with Homo sapiens. Their history
Have you ever questioned how it is possible that some people can enjoy a cup of coffee in the afternoon and still sleep
Do you get a headache when you drink cheese or wine? Did you know you may be histamine intolerant? Find out how your body metabolizes histamine and
Mental health refers to a person's psychological and emotional state. It involves the ability to handle everyday demands and challenges, form relationships
On this exciting journey into the DNA of your genetic code, we want to express our sincere thanks for allowing us to be your compass in the world of DNA. This
Gambling addiction, also known as pathological gambling, is an impulse control disorder characterized by difficulty in resisting the urge to gamble.
Just as there is common male baldness, although to a lesser extent, baldness can occur in women. It is what is technically known as
Baldness is a common concern for many people, affecting approximately 40% of the Spanish population over the age of 35. One of the
Our family tree as Homo sapiens is intertwined with fascinating chapters of human history, with Neanderthals and Denisovans playing a crucial role. A
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the excitement of exchanging gifts with our loved ones. Every year
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by joint pain, swelling and stiffness that eventually leads to loss of joint function.
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women worldwide. It can be found at
At the end of the summer, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts resume their exercise routine with renewed impetus and enthusiasm. This transition can
With the return of summer, many athletes and sports enthusiasts resume their physical activities with renewed energy and motivation. But this time of year can also
The end of summer marks an important transition in many people's lives. Relaxing vacations give way to a return to routine,
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Although it can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract (from
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease. That is, a disease caused by the immune system. The immune system
In the 21st century, excessive sugar consumption has become a global concern. Sugar is present in numerous foods and beverages.
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Although the exact cause is not yet known, the
Diabetes is considered one of the leading causes of illness, disability and death worldwide. According to estimates by the International Federation of
Summer has arrived and with it, the days full of sun, beach and outdoor activities. It is undoubtedly a season
Summer is just around the corner and with it the high temperatures. During this season, our diet may undergo changes and, as a result
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
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The applicability and importance of the PRSs in cardio is endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). The applicability of PRS is made possible thanks to this tool that helps in the cardiovascular disease preventionidentifying patients with a higher genetic risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, thromboembolism, hypercholesterolemia, and coronary artery disease (CAD), among others, enabling early interventions and preventive measures to improve patients' cardiovascular health.
Access and consultation of genetic data relevant to health and pharmacology. Thanks to this tool, it is possible to know the predisposition of patients to suffer adverse effects and what dose adjustments are necessary for more than 150 drugs, thus improving safety, efficacy and treatment personalization. This information is backed by Stanford University and approved by the FDA and gives solutions for biobanksand research organizations.
Specialized for dermatological clinics, this service provides information on dermatogenomicsskin sensitivities, efficacy of various topical and oral treatments, essential vitamins and minerals for skin health, dermatological conditions, skin types and more data to help you customize your skin care recommendations.
Genetic analysis allows design customized training programs that, by taking into account sport-focused genetic characteristics such as muscle fiber types and predisposition to injury, maximize performance and reduce the risk of injury. In addition, by considering genetic factors related to sleep and longevity, the following can be offered recommendations for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable.
The practical application of nutrigenomics allows you to differentiate yourself from the competition by offering your patients personalized and accurate information on genetic predispositions to food intolerancesThe results of this approach allow the design of dietary plans completely adapted to the genetic profile of the patient. This approach makes it possible to design dietary plans completely adapted to the individual needs maximizing results and providing an exceptional and differentiated service in the field of nutrition.
Very useful for psychiatric clinics and psychological clinics. Provides information on the genetic predisposition to develop nervous system diseases and mental disorderssuch as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and OCD, among others. This supports a possible early diagnosis and prevention of these conditions, allowing for more precise and personalized interventions for improve the quality of life of patients.