What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by joint pain, swelling and stiffness that eventually leads to loss of joint function. It is an autoimmune disorder as the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues due to its hyperactivity. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis Like rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid [...]
Breast cancer and genetics
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of women worldwide. It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It is also present in men, but the prevalence of this pathology is [...]
Insomnia due to anxiety
The end of summer marks a major transition in many people's lives. Relaxing vacations give way to a return to routine, which can generate a whirlwind of emotions and, in many cases, noticeable restlessness. For some, this transition not only translates into a change in their daily lives, [...]
What is Crohn's disease?
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Although it can affect any part of the digestive tract (from the mouth to the anus), it almost always affects the lower end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. CD is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases in the [...]
What is lupus?
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 is designed to protect our body from pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. On certain occasions, the immune system does not correctly distinguish between the self and [...]
Summer skin care
Summer has arrived and with it, the days full of sun, beach and outdoor activities. It is undoubtedly a much awaited season. In order to enjoy it to the fullest it is important to remember to take care of our skin during the summer to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun and keep it radiant and healthy. [...]
Alzheimer's
What is Alzheimer's disease? Dementia, also called major neurocognitive disorder, encompasses a set of concurrent symptoms whose main symptom is severe cognitive impairment that affects the functioning and activities of daily living of those who suffer from it. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of [...]
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 [...]
Whole exome sequencing
Whole exome sequencing (WES) is one of the most popular next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods used today for the detection of genetic variants. WES uses targeted technology to capture approximately 1% of the entire human genome (the human exome). What is whole exome sequencing? Whole exome sequencing is a [...]
Whole genome sequencing
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) provides a complete picture of your DNA. It is ideal for detection of genetic variants and has become faster and cheaper than ever before. What is whole genome sequencing? WGS is a technique used to determine the total number of genes in a given species. [...]