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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 […]

Genetics and Alzheimer’s Disease

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to have Alzheimer’s disease? Have you ever been in a situation when the teacher called out to you to answer a question, but you don’t have an answer? Do you remember that feeling of shame and embarrassment? Now imagine feeling constantly frustrated and embarrassed for forgetting […]