genes & genomics Archives

Middle-aged woman worried about getting cancer

Why You Probably Don’t Need to Worry About Getting Cancer

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 2/5/2021 - 50

You likely don’t need to worry about getting cancer because 2/3 of us will remain cancer-free during our lifetimes. Science explains why.

Science and Truth: Learning from a Fatal Mutation

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 7/22/2020 - 0

When Sonia Vallabh learned she had a lethal mutation, she and her husband became scientists and helped shine light on the fate of fatal mutations.

depressed black lab (Photo credit: CC: Lecates 2007, Newtown, Alpharetta, GA, US)

Why Dogs Don’t Get Schizophrenia, But People Do

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 3/22/2020 - 13

Dogs suffer from almost every psychiatric disorder that afflicts humans, except one – schizophrenia. Evolutionary genetics explains why.

What Makes Humans Different from the Rest of the Animals?

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 10/4/2019 - 2

Exploring the answer to the question of how humans are different from other animals has led researchers to make some fascinating discoveries.

What We Can Learn About Ourselves from the Genome of Honeybees

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 8/27/2019 - 0

A remarkable study of the genomics and behavior of honeybees has revealed important insights into human behavior and metabolism.

How Genetic Testing Will Transform Mental Health Care

Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D. - 7/7/2019 - 1

Genetic testing helps physicians to identify more personalized and precise treatment options, ultimately improving psychiatric patient outcomes.

The Fascinating Case of the Hairy Penis

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 5/22/2019 - 2

The hairy penis occurs in chimpanzees and male mammals of other lower species. How it disappeared during the evolution of man is a fascinating story.

Sugary heart on stethoscope and EKG 2048 x 1365

Is There Really a Way to Reverse Diabetes?

William H. Bestermann, Jr., MD - 1/14/2019 - 3

High glucose levels found in people with Type 2 diabetes are only one part of the complex molecular biology that causes diabetic complications. Lowering glucose levels without addressing the other issues will not prevent cardiovascular complications.

Alzheimer’s, Cholesterol & Genetics—How to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia

Timothy Jennings, MD, DFAPA - 9/13/2018 - 0

We can make choices to protect our brains & prevent late-life Alzheimer’s by following some steps proven to prevent dementia & sharpen your mind.

Will Polygenic Risk Scoring Change Medicine in the Future?

Dike Drummond, MD - 9/4/2018 - 1

Polygenic risk scoring is a new tool that will allow doctors to provide precisely tailored medical advice and preventive medicine that matches your specific genetic risk.

Why It’s Hard to Change Your Worst Instincts

Dov Michaeli, MD, PhD - 5/31/2017 - 2

Epigenetic modifications and brain plasticity allow us to modify our behaviors throughout our lifetimes.