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Consanguineous Marriages Increases the Risk of Genetic Disorder

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Genetic Disorders are the 4th highest cause of death in UAE. In a research by IGENOMIX, a pioneer in advanced reproductive genetics, 17% of the couples in case of consanguineous marriages have been found with a high risk of transmitting genetic disorders to their child. Genetic Disorders are a growing concern, according to WHO, about […]

Charme Capital Partners buys 75% stake in IGENOMIX

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29th July,2016, Dubai: Igenomix is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies focused on reproductive genetic testing, Charme Capital Partners’ investment will help accelerate Igenomix’s internationalisation, expand the company’s world-leading R&D functions, and broaden the scope of its genetic testing services. Investment is the first made by Charme III, a pan-European mid-market buyout fund.

All you need to know about rare genetic disorder like Harlequin Ichthyosis

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What is Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) and is it fatal? Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare genetic skin disorder. Infants with this condition are born encased in a very hard, yellow thick skin (Collodion Membrane) covering most of their bodies with large, diamond-shaped plates which are separated by deep cracks. These skin abnormalities affect the shape […]