Thalassemia is a rare, inherited blood disorder caused by mutations in the genes involved in hemoglobin production that cause the body to produce less hemoglobin than normal. The lack of hemoglobin leads to red blood cells not performing properly, leading to conditions ranging from mild to severe an...
Thalassemia is a genetic disease affecting hemoglobin production so that the body does not produce enough hemoglobin protein.While considered a ‘rare disease’ impacting around 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births globally, some countries have higher risk factors than others. Thailand has a particular...
In genomic research, scientists are like puzzle solvers trying to piece together a full genetic "blueprint" from countless small DNA fragments. This process, known as genome assembly, is particularly intimidating for polyploid organisms that have multiple sets of chromosomes. The task requ...