The RFC1 G80A polymorphism is closely associated with higher rates of methotrexate-induced toxicity in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a study published in the World Journal ...

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) poses a major global health burden, with China particularly affected. Effective antiviral therapy is crucial to prevent disease progression, but responses may vary by ...

The characteristics of an organism emerge through complex interactions of its genetic make-up and the effects of the environment. This article discusses this terminological distinction in genetics - ...

Of the more than 3,000 variants that have been identified in the NF1 gene, only a handful of specific variants can be correlated to certain NF1 symptoms. In this post, I’ll discuss the major known ...

The combination of ADPKD genotype and baseline kidney size can predict rapid kidney function decline in routine clinical practice. Combining genotype and kidney length can identify nearly 9 out of 10 ...

Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators, have identified a sequence variant in the CCDC201 gene that when inherited from both parents homozygous causes menopause on average nine years earlier.

The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) has called on Ghanaians to make genotype testing a priority before entering ...

Genotype "AC" is all about your blood and how it carries oxygen around your body. The "A" part is the normal type of haemoglobin, which does the job just fine. The "C" part is a bit different—it's a ...

“Generally, people who know their genotype from an early age or before getting into a serious relationship are able to make informed decisions before feelings or relationships are formed,” Sanusi told ...