Why some dolphins are pink?
The pink dolphin is a fascinating marine mammal that has aroused curiosity around the world. Although many people wonder if pink dolphins really exist, the answer is yes. This phenomenon can occur for two main reasons: the species Inia geoffrensis, known as the Amazon pink dolphin, and the case of pink dolphins [...]
Mendel's Laws of Inheritance: A Guide
Mendel's laws, also known as Mendelian genetics, are the set of basic rules on genetic inheritance, that is, how the different possibilities (alleles) that exist for a particular position (locus) of a gene are transmitted, postulated by an Austrian Augustinian monk named Gregor Mendel born in the 19th century. The laws [...]
Nothing endures but change
Genetic predisposition (sometimes also known as genetic susceptibility) is the probability that an individual has to develop a disease due to its genetic component. Genetic predisposition is determined based on specific genetic variations that are normally inherited from one of the parents. These genetic variations contribute to the development of a disease, […]
Benefits of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
The field of genetics is a field that is constantly growing. It was around 1996 when genetics began to leave the clinical field (BRCA test) to enter the market offering direct-to-consumer genetic tests (DTC-GT). Thanks to technological advances, each time […]
The importance of genetic diversity
Formerly the upper classes, especially the kings, married each other in order to preserve their "pure" blood, strengthen the line of succession and maintain power in the family. What they did not know is that this "purity" conceived heirs with a high probability of suffering from diseases. Have you ever wondered why? […]
How common are rare diseases?
As we know, genes contain the information for the manufacture of all the proteins in our body. Among them, there are proteins called ubiquitin ligases, whose main function consists in the regulation of various biological processes by controlling the expression of different proteins. This mechanism is known as ubiquitination and proteins […]
Ayurveda (Part 2)
Ayurveda is the name of the traditional medicine of India. It is considered one of the oldest healing therapies (5000 years) and aims to maintain and preserve health (both physical and mental) through natural products and healthy lifestyles. Ayurveda classifies individuals into three large groups […]
The importance of sleep
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. It is a biological necessity that allows to restore the physical and psychological functions essential for full performance. While we sleep, a large number of activities take place such as neural reorganization, […]
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 […]
Ayurveda (Part 1)
Ayurveda is the name of the traditional medicine of India. It is considered one of the oldest healing therapies (5000 years) and aims to maintain and preserve health (both physical and mental) through natural products and healthy lifestyles. Ayurveda (Ayur = Life, Veda = Science) defends that […]