Genetics
Genetics is the branch of biology that studies how biological inheritance is transmitted from parents to children and how our body works. Learn the details of the specialty and the latest avant-garde. The transmission of diseases and what we can do at Instituto Bernabeu to detect them and prevent them from being transmitted to new generations. As well as the new tests and firsts that arise from our lines of research.
Can I choose the sex of my embryos when I undergo embryo transfer?
The human genome consists of 46 chromosomes: 23 of these are inherited from our father and the other 23 are inherited from our mother. Our organism’s entire genetic make-up is stored in these chromosomes. The […]
Metabolomics: embryo nutrition in in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
One of the main limitations of assisted reproduction techniques are its embryo implantation failure rates. The implantation rate is the embryo’s ability to implant in the mother’s uterus. In other words, not all embryos are able to give […]
Genetic Incompatibility between the couple, does this exist?
It is thought that about 20% of the reproductive problems are genetic or chromosomal. That is why the genetic testing is now an essential part of the fertility study carried out on couples who come to our centre for help to […]
Why does embryonic arrest sometimes happen during in vitro development?
Many factors can intervene in arrest processes during embryo development which mean cell division is detained and, therefore, it is not possible to implant the embryo in the mother’s uterus and bring about a pregnancy. […]
Spermiogramme and Advanced Semen Studies (FISH AND TUNEL)
One of the basic studies done to determine the male’s sperm quality is the seminogramme , also known as spermiogramme. We would need a sperm sample to carry it out (see how to take the […]
Marfan Syndrome and PGD (embryo genetic diagnosis)
We now can avoid the transmission to offspring with the PGD techniques (embryo’s Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) also called PGT-M Symptoms and causes of Marfan syndrome The connective tissue serves to hold together body tissues and […]
All our genetic information is encoded in DNA. DNA is found in the nucleus of every cell of our body as part of the structures called chromosomes. The analysis of these chromosomes is called a […]
The advantages and disadvantages of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) consists of studying chromosomal abnormalities and genetic abnormalities in the embryo prior to transfer to the mother. Its purpose is to ensure that children are healthy and put an end to the transmission of a specific condition. […]
Structural chromosome abnormalities: how do they impact the embryo and the carrier?
In comparison with the general population, there is a greater prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities amongst couples with reproduction issues. An analysis of the 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), DNA structures and highly-organised proteins that contain a […]
Pharmacogenetics for the treatment of low ovarian response
The application of pharmacogenetics to ovarian stimulation will specially benefit women with low ovarian response. What is pharmacogenetics? There are many variables that can modify the effects of the drugs on each person and, among […]