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A geneticist shares his deeply personal journey of an unplanned pregnancy, the discovery of a genetic disease, and the painful decision of late medical termination. Read More
World Athletics now mandates SRY gene testing for female athletes. Explore the science behind SRY, new eligibility rules, controversies, and the vital role of genetic counselling in safeguarding athletes’ rights and dignity Read More
Menstruation is natural, but for intellectually disabled females it can be overwhelming. Genetics may differ, but the struggles are the same and compassion can restore dignity. Read More
A family’s struggle with Hunter syndrome (MPS II) across generations shows the limits of science, the weight of stigma, and the need for genetic counseling. Read More
When a rare metabolic disease left a young boy fighting for his life, a mother’s trust in doctors from a different state, an ABO-incompatible liver transplant, and the dedication of a united medical team turned the odds in his favour. Read More
A powerful reflection on a boy misunderstood as cursed, later revealed to have a rare genetic condition. This story traces one relative's journey from fear to understanding, and how it led to a career in medical genetics. Read More
A heartfelt reflection on a young girl with Down syndrome who succumbed to atlanto-axial dislocation, and the unwavering love of her parents who stood by her till the end—reminding us of the quiet strength some families carry, even in loss. Read More
A deeply moving real-life story of a child diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), tracing the family's journey through diagnosis, helplessness, and loss, while reflecting on the harsh reality that treatment exists but remains out of reach for most. Read More
After a prenatal diagnosis of Edwards syndrome, a couple chose to continue the pregnancy, not out of denial, but shaped by years of infertility, IVF, and subtle societal humiliation. Read More
Families of children with rare genetic disorders often face not just medical challenges, but social isolation. This clinic reflection explores how fear of stigma, marriage prospects, and caregiving burden can silently fracture joint families leaving young parents to carry the weight alone. Read More