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 [...]
Sugar Addiction: Is It Really Possible?
In the 21st century, excessive sugar consumption has become a global concern. Sugar is present in numerous foods and beverages. However, it is important to note that the sugar most associated with health problems is that which is artificially added to many processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, sweets, chocolates, chocolate, [...]
Gluten, lactose and fructose intolerance
Food intolerances are an adverse reaction of the body to certain foods or ingredients consumed in the diet. Unlike food allergies, food intolerances usually involve a milder response and can be caused by different factors. Some examples are the lack of an enzyme needed to digest a food [...]
What is nutrigenetics and what is a nutritional DNA test used for?
Nutrition is a fundamental pillar for maintaining good health and overall wellness. Science proves it with each new study published. Thanks to this progress, in recent years it has become clear how important it is to have a good diet together with a healthy lifestyle to prevent diseases and [...]
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 [...]
Physical similarities between strangers
Surely throughout your life you have come across a person who reminds you of a friend, family member or acquaintance. If you have found yourself in this situation and are wondering how this could be possible, you are in the right place. In this article we will talk about unknown twins: Are there people who, without [...]
Clinical recommendations in pharmacogenetics
Did you know that nowadays, there are many drugs for which a genetic study is recommended and even mandatory? In recent years, thanks to the development of genomic techniques for massive sequencing and analysis with new bioinformatics tools, many biomarkers have been identified that are associated with how [...]
What is genetic imputation?
Imputation in genetics refers to the statistical inference of unobserved genotypes (not extracted in the laboratory analysis). And you may ask, how is it possible to infer the genotype of a variant that has not been analyzed? How reliable is it? Linkage disequilibrium Linkage disequilibrium Genetic imputation is possible thanks to [...]
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 [...]
Ashkenazi Jews - Ancestral Origins
The ancient city of Ur, in Mesopotamia, was the place where, according to tradition, Abraham, the main prophet and first patriarch of the Jews, was born, as well as the first person to whom Yahweh appeared. From this first monotheistic religion, an ethnic division of about 70 groups can be made, among which [...]