What is needed for a genetic test?
In recent years, genetic testing has grown in popularity to become an accessible tool for learning about aspects as diverse as your health, nutrition, physical performance or origins. But while the concept is familiar, many people still don't know exactly what it takes to get a genetic test and whether genetic testing is the right [...]
Lipedema: a little known disease affecting millions of women
Lipedema is a chronic, progressive fatty tissue disease that affects approximately 1 in 10 women worldwide. It is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs, thighs, hips and, in some cases, also in the arms. What is most striking is that this accumulation is disproportionate to the rest of the [...]
Alopecia: complete guide to causes, types and the effect of genetics
Alopecia is one of the most common concerns in today's population, affecting approximately 40% of people over the age of 35 in Spain alone. This condition, which manifests as hair loss or partial hair loss, can have a significant impact on both men and women. Baldness does not [...]
Hodgkin's lymphoma: everything you need to know about its genetic predisposition
Hodgkin's lymphoma represents one of the most studied hematological cancers in the field of medical genetics. With a worldwide incidence of 0.001%, this disease of the lymphatic system has gained special relevance due to recent advances in the understanding of its genetic and hereditary basis. What is Hodgkin's lymphoma? The [...]
Oxytocin: much more than the love hormone
Oxytocin is one of the four hormones that constitute the happiness hormones. It is popularly known as the "love hormone" or "the hug hormone", but the truth is that it is a fascinating molecule. Its action extends to the brain and the body, modulating everything from social bonds to appetite, [...]
Factor V Leiden: what you should know about this hereditary thrombophilia
Did you know that factor V Leiden is a type of inherited thrombophilia present in approximately 2% of the population? What is factor V Leiden and how is it related to thrombophilias? Thrombophilia is a condition in which the blood has an increased tendency to form clots, even when there are no [...]
What types of genetic mutations exist?
DNA acts as the organism's instruction manual, encoding the information necessary for protein synthesis (translation) and the regulation of cellular functions. However, this code can undergo alterations, known as mutations, which vary in their impact: from being clinically silent to triggering serious diseases. Discover the main types of mutations [...]
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease and one of the leading causes of hypothyroidism in the world. In this disorder, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, affecting its ability to produce essential hormones for metabolism. Below, we explore in detail what it is, its symptoms, its prevalence and its [...]
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, damaging the myelin sheaths that cover neurons. This damage, caused by inflammatory processes, interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses, slowing them down or blocking them completely. Myelin plays an essential role in the conduction of electrical impulses in the brain.
Electron transport chain
The electron transport chain, also known as oxidative phosphorylation, is the most energy-producing step of cellular aerobic respiration. This process occurs in the inner membrane of the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells and depends on the presence of oxygen to take place. This set of metabolic reactions [...]