Deciphering the chromosome 25 years ago opened the door to treat hereditary diseases

05. 12. 2024

A quarter of a century ago, a team of 100 scientists succeeded in describing the chromosome for the first time. It has helped treat dozens of diseases, but its true potential is still unfolding.

It's like the invention of the wheel. It's like breaking the atom. It's like landing a man on the moon. Twenty-five years ago, that's how the media assessed a scientific discovery made in late 1999. It allowed humanity to enter the twenty-first century with the knowledge of a single human chromosome. It may not seem like much, but this research opened the way for the detection and treatment of hereditary diseases.

Simply put: most of the cases of children for whose treatment money is raised today have gained hope thanks to the description of a chromosome that has made possible genetic treatments for diseases that science had not known how to deal with until then.

Joint preventive action of GHC Genetics with the OZP insurance company

03. 12. 2024

GHC Genetics, in partnership with the Health insurance company for bank, insurance company and civil engineering employees (OZP), is offering a limited-time discounted promotion for its insureds. From 1 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, they can take advantage of a Christmas 50% discount and pay only CZK 1,200 for a TromboGen Plus examination . The test can detect early a genetic predisposition to increased blood clotting, which is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis and subsequent potentially very serious complications. Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, heart attack or stroke are serious diseases that affect even people who live a healthy lifestyle, exercise, are of normal weight and have normal blood sugar and cholesterol levels.