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Mutation Analysis

Genes are chemical databases that carry information. Mutation analysis, also called genetic testing, is a method of detecting changes in the genes that may indicate disorders or illnesses. It plays a vital role in diagnosing disorders and carriers through prenatal scanning, newborn scanning, scanning before implantation in the uterus, etc.

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Can reduced testes blood supply increase mutation risk?

Query: Hello doctor, If both the testes experience a reduction in blood supply (and thus oxygen and hormones), in the long run, will it increase the risk of more spontaneous mutation present in sperms as lesser blood supply will affect the DNA replication and repairing ability of spermatogonial cells?   Read Full »


Dr. Karthik Rajan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. What you have mentioned is theoretically true. However, a reduction in blood supply and hormones will lead to atrophy of the testis and a decrease or absence in sperm production eventually. Also, right now, it is clinically impossibl...  Read Full »

I am a carrier of HbE beta-thalassemia. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I found out that I am a carrier of HbE beta-thalassemia. The problem is that my fiance is also a carrier and he is carrying the HbE trait. We do not want to separate. If you can give us your valuable advice, then it will be a great pleasure for us.  Read Full »


Dr. Veerendra Channabasappa Patil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you provided, it seems that you have HbE beta thalassemia trait and your fiance has only Hb E trait. If so, then the chance of having a child with severe thalassemia is less. But, if you both have the same Hb E beta thalassemia trait, then there is...  Read Full »

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