Warning issued to women over vital ovarian cancer screenings
A warning has been issued for thousands of women in Ireland who are missing out on ovarian cancer screenings. Similar to a breast cancer screening, where those diagnosed are eligible for genetic tests along with their families, patients who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are also given this option. The tests are designed to identify […]
3 years ago
I took a Heritage DNA test and it revealed something that I wasn’t expecting
A few weeks ago I ordered a DNA test online. It was from the website My Heritage and helps to pinpoint exactly where a person’s genetic makeup comes from. Now don’t get me wrong I was fully expecting to get a huge percentage Irish as my result but I wanted to see if anything else […]
7 years ago
Cot death could be linked with genetics, claims research
The cause of the phenomenon has never been clear.
9 years ago
This company claims it can predict what your future baby will look like
The future is now.
9 years ago
Is Nature Or Nurture Responsible For Your Child’s Personality Traits?
Are you crippled with shyness? Do you gesture with your hands a certain way? Well, your children could inherit these non-genetic traits directly from you. It is a given that eye colour, hair colour and the tendency to have freckles are determined by a couples genetics. I love that my son’s eyes are the exact same […]
10 years ago
New Study Reveals A Smear Test In Early Pregnancy Could Flag Genetic Disorders
A small new study has revealed that a smear test in early pregnancy could flag genetic disorders earlier than ever. With current prenatal screening methods more invasive, this new research has revealed that a quick sample of cervical cells taken as early as five weeks could reveal genetic abnormalities. The study, published this week in […]
10 years ago