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Original conceptual illustration: Distinguishing similar DNA
Genomic testing

Pseudogene interference: establish which DNA your assay measured

October 22, 2026 Medical Genetics editorial team Comments Off on Pseudogene interference: establish which DNA your assay measured
CYP21A2 illustrates how similar DNA sequences and complex gene structures challenge genetic analysis—and why research methods need locus-specific validation.

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Original conceptual illustration: When parental origin matters
Rare disease diagnosis

Genomic imprinting: why parental origin changes the diagnostic question

October 22, 2026 Medical Genetics editorial team Comments Off on Genomic imprinting: why parental origin changes the diagnostic question
Imprinting disorders require attention to gene activity and parental origin as well as DNA sequence. Chromosome 15 illustrates the implications for testing and recurrence counselling.

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