DNA Tests: 7 Things To Consider Before Taking One
DNA tests are getting more and more common nowadays. With the overwhelming choices of DNA tests available, how do you know which is the right one for you?
Make The Right Choices After DNA Testing
If you are informed about your health risks, you can make the right choices to prevent it from progressing further. How could DNA testing help with that?
Top 5 Fun Areas You Can Improve With Genomics
How can you improve your lifestyle even more? With genomics, of course! Eat better, exercise better, live better, find out how with this article.
All About Gout – What Is It, Symptoms and Genetics
The first symptom of gout is usually pain and swelling in the big toe. Find out what is gout, its symptoms and how your genes may play a role.
Fatty Liver Disease, Too Much Fat In Your Liver!
Fatty liver disease refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver. Having a small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, however too much fat in your liver can lead to long term liver damage.
Genetics and Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an acquired disease of the macula characterized by progressive visual impairment because of late-onset neurodegeneration of the photoreceptor-retinal pigment epithelial complex. AMD is a disease of the retina which accounts for 8.7% of blindness worldwide and is the leading cause of visual impairment in […]
How Does Our DNA Contribute To Diabetes
In the previous post, we explored how our genes could influence the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that there are many other diseases and conditions that are affected by our DNA as well? What is Diabetes Diabetes occurs when your system is not able to transport glucose out of the blood stream […]
Introduction to Genetics and DNA
Recently, we spoke to Dr Ng Zhi Xiang about how our genes may be responsible for certain diseases. With more than 10 years of experience in research, Dr Ng is an expert in linking genetics to diseases. From our conversation with Dr Ng, it seems obvious that genetics are indeed responsible for many of the […]
Why Are We Not As Hairy As Chewbacca?
What differentiates us from Chewbacca the Wookie? Other than the fact that Chewbacca is a fictional character, we might not have been that different from the Wookies. Long ago, before we evolved, some scientists theorised that humans used to have more hair on our body than we do now. Why do we have lesser hair […]
Will My DNA Mutate After Organ Transplant?
Are you still 100% you after receiving an organ transplant? In this day and age, the healthcare system has been advancing rapidly and organ transplants are becoming more common. We know that DNA can be found in all cells in our body and every cell in our body holds the same DNA. So the question […]