DNA methylation is a frequent epigenetic mechanism that participates in transcriptional repression.Variations in DNA methylation with respect to gene expression are constant, and, for unknown reasons, some genes with highly methylated promoters are sometimes overexpressed.In this study we have analyzed the expression and methylation patterns of tho
Introduction: Adolescent pregnancy remains a contentious issue despite improvements in quality of life and increased access to sexual education.The average age of first pregnancy has shifted due to financial instability among young people, leading to delayed pregnancies until financial stability is achieved.Teenage mothers face social stigma, and e
Introduction: Proficiency testing (PT) is one of the most valuable and important activities for the Clinical Microbiology Laboratories (CML) to enroll in to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results.This first time conducted nationwide study was warranted to assess the PT performance activity among CML in Lebanon.Methodology: Four training and