Case study in Kenya confirms rare genetic condition in embryo conceived through IVF: In Vitro Fertilisation has helped people in Africa and around the world to have families. ShutterstockInfertility is a global health challenge with distressing psychological and social consequences. Women in Africa pay a heavy social price including stigma and depression, for not having … [Read more...] about Case study in Kenya confirms rare genetic condition in embryo conceived through IVF | The Conversation
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Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma | The Conversation
Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma: Including different populations in genetic research studies can provide more varied results. ShutterstockGlaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and results in vision loss and irreversible blindness in some people. The diseases usually occur on their own but when they are … [Read more...] about Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma | The Conversation
How genomic techniques can pin down rare genetic diseases more quickly | The Conversation
How genomic techniques can pin down rare genetic diseases more quickly: ShutterstockRare disorders are very challenging to diagnose. With about 7000 diagnosed disorders across the world, doctors are often unfamiliar with all the distinguishing features of a particular condition or confuse the condition with similar genetic or acquired disorders. … [Read more...] about How genomic techniques can pin down rare genetic diseases more quickly | The Conversation
Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa’s lions | The Conversation
Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa's lions: African lions were all considered to belong to a single subspecies but new research refutes that. Laura BertolaTropical rain forests, dry deserts and mountainous vistas: Africa is home to all of these very different ecosystems and more. Its varied ecosystems provide a habitat for numerous species, and … [Read more...] about Genetic studies may hold the key to saving west and central Africa’s lions | The Conversation
Drawn out battle over genetic resources dampens Africa’s hopes | The Conversation
Rosy periwinkle, found in Madagascar, is used in treating some kinds of cancer. ShutterstockThe global South is full of significant, diverse biological and genetic resources. It’s also home to most of the world’s indigenous communities. This is why developing countries are sensitive about protecting their genetic resources and traditional knowledge. Indigenous communities … [Read more...] about Drawn out battle over genetic resources dampens Africa’s hopes | The Conversation
