This article is authored by Dr Namrata Singh, consultant pathologist, Dept of Haematology and HLA, Metropolis Healthcare Limited.

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited cardiomyopathy characterised by fibrofatty replacement of predominantly the right ventricle and high risk of ventricular ...

Scientists have long known that the DNA code in genes is not the only way to pass genetic traits from parents to offspring. "Epigenetic" marks—chemical modifications to DNA that don't change the DNA ...

Sickle Cell Disease is especially common in certain tribal and rural populationsAI-Generated Image Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), commonly known as sickle cell anemia, is one of the most common inherited ...

​​When both parents carry SCT, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting the trait and a 25% chance of developing the disease. This is why genetic counselling must be recognized as an integral part of ...

For many couples, planning a family begins with conversations about finances, careers, homes, and hopes for the future. Rarely does it begin with a discussion about genes. For thousands of families ...

Sickle cell disease is the scourge of a person’s red blood cells. The inherited blood disorder, which disproportionately affects people in sub-Saharan Africa and India, can cause unbearable pain ...

Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. 40 studies contributed 71 prevalence datapoints from 22 countries across all four subregions of sub ...

Sickle cell disease causes episodes of severe pain with potentially life-threatening crises. Sickle cell disease can lead to problems like jaundice and growth issues in children. There is no cure for ...

Dr. Goel, MD, MPH, is a board-certified physician who specializes in public health, communicable disease, diabetes, and health policy. Learn about our Medical Expert Board Genetic disorders are ...