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There is no single obesity gene. The reach of genetics extends far beyond body size and encompasses numerous compounding factors including appetite control, addictive tendencies, efficiency of fat metabolism, and exercise responsiveness to name a few.

In a thought-provoking conversation with host Kira Dineen, Kelly delved into the world of embryo (PGT - Preimplantation Genetic Testing) and miscarriage (POCScreen - Products of Conception Screening) genetic testing and offered a unique perspective that resonated with listeners around the globe.

This means that an effective chronic prescription regimen cannot be achieved in isolation, but requires a balancing act between indicated drugs, their potential side effects and their interactions with other drugs.

Amongst the myths, facts, restrictions, superstitions and evolving science, nutritional recommendations for a healthy pregnancy can be easily simplified into ‘bite-size’ steps for each trimester.

This month reminds us of the journey leading to successful and healthy pregnancies, especially for those navigating the sometimes-emotional path of IVF and pregnancy loss.

Next Biosciences' Laboratory Research and Technical Specialist, Gloudi Agenbag has developed the MiniMi Early Fetal Sex Test that allows expecting parents the choice to find out their baby’s sex from as early as 10 weeks, with an accuracy of 98%. 

As we celebrate World Cord Blood Day, it is an opportune moment to explore the incredible value held within a simple resource: umbilical cord blood. Amidst the wonder of welcoming a newborn into the world, parents are often unaware of the lifesaving potential contained within cord blood, which are stem cells.

Discover the truth about placental tissue storage. Are the benefits worth the cost? Unveiling the facts for informed family decisions.

The International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis have recently published a position statement in Prenatal Diagnosis on the use of non-invasive prenatal testing for the detection of fetal chromosomal conditions in singleton pregnancies. 

Next Biosciences is changing the face of medicine in the country with the launch of PharmaGene – a new pharmacogenomics test, making individualised precision medicine possible.