Glossary - Main concepts of Genetics
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 biological molecule that contains the genetic information of all living things. DNA is found mainly in the nucleus of cells. It is made up of a series of [...]
What are aneuploidies?
The genome is the set of genetic instructions found in a cell that give rise to biological life. In the case of humans, these instructions are stored in 23 pairs of chromosomes (23 maternal chromosomes and 23 paternal chromosomes), with the 23rd chromosome being different depending on the gender of the individual (XX [...]
What is Epigenetics?
The term epigenetics was coined in 1942 by Conrad Waddington, a British developmental biologist, to describe the effects of external influences, such as diet and environment (environmental factors), on the development of organisms. In recent decades, it has become clear that epigenetic information plays a much more important role [...]
Uncombable hair syndrome
Untamed hair syndrome also known as Pili trianguli et caniculi is a rare syndrome characterized by a lack of hair control. It was first reported and described in the 1970s and to date only about 100 cases are known. The disease affects approximately one in every [...]
The types of RNA
Both RNA and DNA are part of the group of nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are polymers (substances made up of large molecules) formed by the union of subunits called nucleotides (the "little letters" that make up DNA or RNA). The main difference between DNA and RNA is their chemical composition. The […]
Biological aging
Biological aging is determined by telomeres. Telomere length varies based on age, genetics (influence of 20%) and our lifestyle habits (influence of 80%). Telomeres do not "live" forever. In fact, when a person dies “old”, he dies as a result of the disappearance of the […]
Top 10 curiosities about DNA: part II
DNA is one of the most intriguing molecules in existence, as it contains all the information necessary to make us who we are. In the previous Top 10 Curiosities about DNA: part I article we saw some curious facts about its size, about how the human genome was sequenced for the first time and [...]
Genetics of emotions
In this post you will discover if emotions are inherited, and what are the genes on which happiness depends.
Learn about the interaction between genome and food with ADNTRO
In the last ten years, the number of people with food allergies and intolerances has increased dramatically. This is evident in our daily lives, since now restaurant menus always clearly indicate the allergens in each dish, something that a few years ago was not seen so frequently. But, […]
Health and Genetics. Get ahead of the future now.
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.