Genetics of Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) What are DDIs? Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) occur when two or more drugs interact, altering how the body processes them or how they affect the body. These interactions can not only enhance or reduce the effects of the drugs but also lead to adverse effects. Read more…
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that happens when your glucose blood sugar is too high. The body has a hard time responding or taking in glucose. This sugar builds up in the blood stream and can lead to health problems. The cause behind this condition varies but diet Read more…
Genetics of Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) What is Jaw Osteonecrosis (ONJ)? ONJ is the death of bone cells in the jaw. This rare condition can happen when an area of the jaw bone is exposed or broken and blood is not able to get the area. The lack of Read more…
Genetics of Substance Use Disorders What is a Substance Use Disorder? A substance use disorder (SUD) is a condition when someone struggles to stop using drugs or alcohol even though it causes bad things to happen to their health, relationships, and daily life. Genetic, personal, and environmental factors can make Read more…
Genetics of Metformin responses What is Metformin Metformin is a drug used for those with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body does not turn food into energy as expected. This can lead to a buildup of sugar in the blood. Metformin helps by lowering Read more…
Certain groups are more likely to get some diseases than other groups. We all have gene changes we get from our parents. Some we can trace back for generations. They are common in many people of the same race. Some gene changes are good. Some of them can make us Read more…
Many cancer drugs kill both healthy cells and cancer cells. They kill any cell that grows fast. Hair producing cells, skin cells, and cells that line your stomach all grow fast. This can cause side effects. The drugs can make you sick to your stomach. Your hair may fall out. Read more…
Opioids are a class of drugs given for pain. They are powerful. And addictive. Legal opioids include morphine and oxycodone. Heroin is also an opioid. But it is illegal. These drugs can have side effects. They include nausea, throwing up and trouble going to the bathroom. They can make you Read more…
Cancer can affect any one. Even kids. One drug given to kids and adults with cancer can be toxic. It is a powerful drug. And we sometimes give it in high doses. It is good at killing cancer cells. But it can have side effects. These include throwing up, or Read more…
Codeine is a common drug given for pain. But codeine itself does not help with pain. The body has to activate it first. A protein in your liver activates the drug. It turns codeine into morphine. Morphine is what helps ease the pain. But the protein that activates the drug Read more…