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What is the difference between a syndrome and a disorder?

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Syndrome A syndrome is a collection of recognizable traits or abnormalities that tend to occur together and are associated with a specific disease. A syndrome is really a collection of traits or distinctive features that run together. In fact, that’s the origin for the term, is from the Greek “syn“, for “together“, and “drome“, for […]

Why is my endometrium important? What more do I need to know?

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What is the endometrium? The endometrium is the innermost lining layer of the uterus.The endometrium is one of the most important players of the female reproductive system. This tissue acts as the wall of the uterus or the womb where a baby develops. The endometrium is made up of layers, the first layer acts as […]

What is DNA made of?

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Our bodies are made up of millions and millions of cells. All the cells in our bodies contain genetic material called DNA which is packaged in structures called chromosomes. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid and was first discovered in 1869 but was then made famous in the 1950s when researchers discovered the structure of the […]

NGS, the genetics’ state-of-the-art technology

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The NGS has arrived in the genetics world and it’s a state-of-the-art impressive technology. The massive parallel sequencing technology known as Next Generation Sequencing has revolutionised biological sciences. Having and ultra-high throughput, scalability and speed, NGS allows researchers to perform a wide range of applications and study biological systems at a level that was previously […]

Down Syndrome: The challenging chromosome 21

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The arrival of a newborn is one of the happiest moments in parents life. Unfortunately, sometimes this moment can rapidly change to an unspeakable concern about the child’s future. Down Syndrome is the most prevalent genetic disorder worldwide and a common genetic cause of intellectual disabilities. It is a condition caused by trisomy of the […]

Hot and Humid Temperature during your pregnancy

Temperature during your pregnancy
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Temperature and Pregnancy With the temperature rising above 40 degrees in this time of the year, there are several measures everyone should take to prevent issues related to the high temperature. There are some measures indicated for the population in general to avoid issues regarding this matter: 

Journey to Giggles: Understanding your options during IVF

IVF Treatment in UAE
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The wait and journey to parenthood for couples who have experienced several miscarriages or failed in vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts could understandably be scary and frustrating. The entire experience is nonetheless going to be worth it when, at the end of their efforts, they hear the good news that they are finally going to be […]

Igenomix will be present at the 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS) 2017

24th Annual Scientific Meeting Igenomix
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With the aim to disseminate knowledge about the advancement in the field of reproductive science and medicine, Igenomix’s team of experts will be present at the annual meet of MEFS from 28th September – 30th September 2017 held at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The analysis of DNA, chromosomes, and genes is the need of the […]