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What are genes?

The blueprint of our body Every human being consists of several trillions of small cells that, when put together, form the tissue of our body.

How do genetic defects arise?

The cause of our innate health weaknesses Experts estimate that each person carries about 2,000 genetic defects. A brief introduction to the world of genes

How genes influence our health?

What are SNPs? Find out what single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are and how they affect your health The human body is made up of about

Genes and obesity

The science of genes So far, eight genes have been identified that, when defective, have an impact on body weight and the most effectivediet. These

The selection of risk genes

How the genes are selected A large number of genes associated with diseases have already been described in the scientific literature, but in many cases

Who may perform what?

Legal provisions for the performance of genetic analyses In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the performance of genetic analyses is regulated by law to protect the

Genetic testing for children

Notes on the risk analysis of diseases in children Each of us is already born with a genetic risk of disease that will accompany him/her

Influence of genes on body weight

From several different inheritance studies, it appeared that the genetic component of overweight or fat mass appears to be between 20% and 90%. However, it

Gene Diagnostics Act

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland there are strict legal regulations that prescribe the procedure of a genetic test. Thus, a detailed explanation of the nature,