The UPLB Genetics Society

21/03/2026

💜𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬, 𝑩𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑬! 𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬, 𝑴𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑨𝑩𝑰𝑬𝑺! 👩🏻‍🍼
Kasabay ng paggunita ng National Women’s Month at International Women’s Day, inihahandog ng 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 (PAN-AO) ang 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠: 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲-𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 🍼
🗓️Marso 21, 2026 | Sabado
⏱️8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍Barangay Bayog Covered Court, Los Baños, Laguna
Sa kabila ng isang masagana at mayabong na komunidad, nararapat lamang na kilalanin ang kontribusyon ng mga nagsisilbing ilaw ng ating tahanan at ng sangkababaihan. 💡🏡
Kaya’t upang bigyang-pagpapahalaga ang tanglaw na kanilang hatid, mahalaga rin na siguraduhin ang nutrisyon at kabuuang kalusugan ng ating mga nanay para na rin sa maayos na hinaharap ng kanilang mga anak na silang itinuturing na pag-asa ng ating lipunan. ✊
Kaisa ang PAN-AO, halina’t sabayan ninyo kaming tahakin ang PANimulang Hakbang sa pamamagitan ng mga kaalamang pangnutrisyon para sa ating mga ina at sa kanilang mga anak , partikular na sa 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 1000 𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮. 👣
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📝: Avi Macalalad
🖼: Rio De Guzman, Zhairan Ragos, Ashley Jimenez

💜𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬, 𝑩𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑬! 𝑨𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑬, 𝑴𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑰𝑬𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑩𝑨𝑩𝑰𝑬𝑺! 👩🏻‍🍼

Kasabay ng paggunita ng National Women’s Month at International Women’s Day, inihahandog ng 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐎𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 (PAN-AO) ang 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠: 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲-𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 🍼

🗓️Marso 21, 2026 | Sabado
⏱️8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍Barangay Bayog Covered Court, Los Baños, Laguna

Sa kabila ng isang masagana at mayabong na komunidad, nararapat lamang na kilalanin ang kontribusyon ng mga nagsisilbing ilaw ng ating tahanan at ng sangkababaihan. 💡🏡

Kaya’t upang bigyang-pagpapahalaga ang tanglaw na kanilang hatid, mahalaga rin na siguraduhin ang nutrisyon at kabuuang kalusugan ng ating mga nanay para na rin sa maayos na hinaharap ng kanilang mga anak na silang itinuturing na pag-asa ng ating lipunan. ✊

Kaisa ang PAN-AO, halina’t sabayan ninyo kaming tahakin ang PANimulang Hakbang sa pamamagitan ng mga kaalamang pangnutrisyon para sa ating mga ina at sa kanilang mga anak , partikular na sa 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 1000 𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮. 👣

Nais din naming pasalamatan ang mga sumusunod:

CO-PRESENTED BY
The UPLB Society of Pre-Med Students
UPLB Mathematical Sciences Society
UP Children's Rights Advocates League (UP CRAdLe)
Society of Math Majors UPLB
UP Agricultural and Applied Economics Circle
UPLB Zoological Society
University of the Philippines Civil Engineering Society
UPLB Genetics Society
Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority - Los Baños
UP Sarong Banggi
UP Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo
UPLB Human and Family Development Society
Red Cross Youth of University of the Philippines Los Baños
‎UPLB College of Human Ecology Freshman Council
‎UPLB Volleyball Club

MEDIA PARTNERS
Our Daily News Online
When In Manila
LB Times

MAJOR SPONSOR
Big Belly's UPLB

BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Eatsumo Teri Haus
Café Buchie




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📝: Avi Macalalad
🖼: Rio De Guzman, Zhairan Ragos, Ashley Jimenez

20/03/2026

𝗗𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗬𝗔𝗡, 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗚 👏 ᴸᴵᴹᴬᴺᴳ ᴾᴵᵀᴵᴷ 👏 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝓢𝓸𝓯𝓽 𝓜𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓼~ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒! 🥁🧬

At hindi niyo sinukuan ang beat tonight! The 2nd BIO 30 Tutorials brought together Bio 30 takers ready to dive deeper into the next set of genetics concepts! 🤓🧠 The momentum continues, like...is this Tagalog?! Henetikama###ing???

To everyone who showed up, asked questions, shared insights, and stayed with us through every explanation and diagram, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 for making the session lively, engaging, and meaningful. Your curiosity and determination to understand these concepts truly made the tutorial another successful review space for the BIO 30 community. 💙

The UPLB Genetics Society also extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make this session possible with our dedicated tutors and organizers to the students who trusted GeneSoc once again to accompany them in their review journey. Your participation keeps the learning environment collaborative, supportive, and full of those satisfying “GETS!” moments. ✨

GeneSoc hopes the discussions, tips, and review materials from this session help you feel more prepared and confident as the exam draws nearer. Keep reviewing, keep asking questions, and keep pushing forward—𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙎𝙤𝙘 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪! 🧬💪

𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, Bio 30 Takerz! ✏️
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🖼️: Ley Buising
📝: Miggy Jose

18/03/2026

𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐙 𝐃𝐀𝐘!
𝟎𝟑.𝟏𝟖.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝓐𝓷𝓰 𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓢𝓸𝓬 𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓾𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪...🌹
Ｍａｈａａａａａａｂａｎｇ－ｍａｈａｂａ！😮
𝕾𝖆 𝖎𝖞𝖔𝖓𝖌 𝖐𝖆𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖜𝖆𝖓, 𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖆...🎂
ᴘᴀꜱᴀʙᴏɢ ɴᴀ...*ᴅʀᴜᴍʀᴏʟʟ ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ* 🥁🥁🥁

As 𝓵𝓾𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓼 as your poetry or prose, as 𝖉𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖊 as your works of art; skin or paper, and as 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕 as your mind ♥, we present someone who puts his soul in all he does to give life and meaning to. There’s intention, personality, and heart. 💗

Just like how a modifier gene interacts with other genes by changing the phenotypic effect, Lorenz does the same! By changing 𝖋𝖔𝖓𝖙𝖘 and 𝚝𝚢𝚙𝚎𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚜, 𝓛𝓸𝓻𝓮𝓷𝔃 changes the atmosphere within his batch and the organization by bringing joy and laughter in everyone’s faces. More than the sores you feel from constantly smiling from him, he cultivates a space where creativity thrives, where even the simplest messages turn into moments worth remembering.

Kaya sa handa mo sa birthday mo….we wish that you continue to reach higher peaks as high as the freshly-picked tomatoes from the highest mountains of Italy! 🍅😝 We will add more capsicums sa chicken curry mo, just how Anne Curtis likes her menudo as well 🫵🫑 At dahil special ka sa amin, ang banderitas mo, •´¯`•.▽▽▽!!!Μ▽𝓪𝔯A𝐦i▽ｎ𝕘 𝒇ⓄℕⓉ𝓢!!!▽ .•´¯`•▽▽▽

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐙! 🎂🥳 Your GeneSoc family wishes you a good whirlwind of delight, laughter, and positivity we want you to have and continue to be. 🎉 𝓛𝓪𝓴𝓪𝓼 𝓶𝓸 𝓴𝓪𝓼𝓲 𝓮𝓱, '𝓷𝓸𝓱?

𝐇𝐮𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐲! 🧬🌪️
Translation para sa mga 30hin: Happy Lorenz Day! (Storm->Kataegis)

🖼️: Miggy Jose
✍️: Miggy Jose, Eco San Diego, Je Dela Rosa Jr.

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18/03/2026

IT’S THE DAY! Register now for your upcoming 2nd BIO 30 Exam!

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃, 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒! 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭? 😮‍💨💓🥁🧬

‘Wag na kayong bibitaw! ✋ Nandito ulit ang 2ND BIO 30 Tutorials ng GeneSoc for your ultimate review for Lectures 4-7 this upcoming 2nd Exam! 🤓🧠

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤? Expect in-depth coverage of the following topics that will cover your 2nd LE:
✅ Lecture 4. Linkage and Recombination
✅ Lecture 5. The Chemical Basis of Heredity
✅ Lecture 6. Gene Functions: Proteins and Enzymes
✅ Lecture 7. Developmental Genetics
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!

All UPLB students who are currently taking up BIO 30 this semester are welcome to join! You may 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 for the tutorial session here:
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨 (genesoceduc@gmail.com) or send a message to any of our social media accounts ().

𝑆𝑒𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒! ✏️
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15/03/2026

This 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the UPLB Genetics Society recognizes women in STEM whose work continues to move science forward and strengthen the country’s research community. We feature Dr. Cynthia P. Saloma, Filipino molecular biologist and academic leader whose contributions to genomics have expanded the Philippines’ capacity for scientific research, public health response, and innovation.

Dr. Saloma graduated magna cm laude in Fisheries from the University of the Philippines Visayas before pursuing further studies in Japan at Nagoya and Osaka Universities. Her research centers on the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind development and disease. Through years of teaching, mentorship, and leadership at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB) in UP Diliman where she served as the institute director from 2012 to 2018 she has guided many young Filipino scientists toward rigorous research and meaningful careers in science.

As one of the four founding “mothers” of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC), Dr. Saloma played a key role in building the country’s genomic research infrastructure. She helped establish the DNA Sequencing Core Facility and supported the expansion of PGC to Visayas and Mindanao. During her tenure as Executive Director from 2018 to 2023, the center strengthened national genomic initiatives and contributed to the Philippines’ COVID-19 response through genomic biosurveillance, RT-PCR testing development, and variant tracking. And in 2025, Dr. Saloma became the eighth Dean of the UP Diliman College of Science, where she continues to champion mentorship, collaboration, and sustained investment in scientific infrastructure.

Recognizing leaders like Dr. Saloma highlights the vital role of women in advancing science in the Philippines and to the world forever. Her journey reflects perseverance, collaboration, and leadership in building a stronger scientific community as it inspires more people to pursue discovery and shape the future of the research we know today and what we will be knowing tomorrow. 💜🔬🧬

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🖼️: Ian Manansala
✍️: Miggy Jose

13/03/2026

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃, 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒! 𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭? 😮‍💨💓🥁🧬
‘Wag na kayong bibitaw! ✋ Nandito ulit ang 2ND BIO 30 Tutorials ng GeneSoc for your ultimate review for Lectures 4-7 this upcoming 2nd Exam! 🤓🧠

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐮, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤? Expect in-depth coverage of the following topics that will cover your 2nd LE:
✅ Lecture 4. Linkage and Recombination
✅ Lecture 5. The Chemical Basis of Heredity
✅ Lecture 6. Gene Functions: Proteins and Enzymes
✅ Lecture 7. Developmental Genetics
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!

All UPLB students who are currently taking up BIO 30 this semester are welcome to join! You may 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 for the tutorial session here:
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9
✏️ https://forms.gle/RLMwFcaiPhDudmXT9

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐛 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨 (genesoceduc@gmail.com) or send a message to any of our social media accounts ().

𝑆𝑒𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒! ✏️
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🖼️: Ian Manansala
📝: Miggy Jose

08/03/2026

This 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, The UPLB Genetics Society honors the women in STEM whose work continues to shape science and society despite the persistence of prejudice and dismissive rhetoric against women.

We feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐒. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐨, Professor Emeritus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, whose decades of dedication to genetics research, teaching, and mentorship have helped strengthen the scientific community in the country. Through her work in plant genetics, cytogenetics, and crop improvement, she has contributed to advancing knowledge on genetic diversity in important crops in support of research that benefits agriculture and food security.

More importantly, her career stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, intellect, and leadership, qualities that continue to challenge narratives that seek to diminish the role and capabilities of women.

At a time when harmful and misogynistic remarks from those in positions of power circulate far too easily, recognizing women like Dr. Mendioro reminds us that the contributions of women in science are valuable and indispensable. May her story inspire more women to pursue science, speak with confidence, and continue shaping a future where respect, equality, and knowledge prevail. 💜🔬🌾

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🖼️: Ian Manansala
📝: PJ Arnigo

08/03/2026

𝐘𝐔𝐏, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐀𝐏’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!
03.08.26

From Qatar 🍫🍵🛩️ to IBS Wing C ⭐️James has shown that great traits can definitely be expressed anywhere and everywhere. As a very promising member of the UPLB Genetics Society, he continues to prove that the best combinations of alleles produce a phenotype for curiosity, passion for science, and a great sense of camaraderie 🫶🏻. Clearly, these genotype checks out because your gene-uine qualities are always at full blast!⚡️

If a genetic advance refers to the change in genotypic value after one generation of selection in a random mating population, we truly experienced a positive genetic gain with your addition to the gene pool 🧬. May your new year be full of replications of joy, inhibited frustrations, and endless discoveries of jokes to be cracked. Keep your chromosome packed, your excitement enzymes roaring, and may your response always be game, James!

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙅𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮!


🖼️: Ley Buising
📝: Lori Panizal
🌰: James Yap

03/03/2026

𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐊𝐄𝐈 𝐃𝐀𝐘!
03.03.2026

In the occasion when birthdays become biological processes, today must not just be a cell division for growth. Today is a circadian activation at sunrise 🌞🧬 because Kei is the human equivalent of light turning everything on. Like the ☀️ “sunshine gene” concept linked to dopamine receptor pathways, she radiates the kind of energy that motivates our movement, fuels the focus on, and keeps everyone moving forward! 🏎️ So much for an F1 race, huh? 😝

There’s a fascinating genetic concept called the DRD4 dopamine receptor gene, often associated in studies with motivation, goal-directed behavior, and persistence. Some variants are linked to higher novelty-seeking and strong drive—the kind of internal spark that says, “Mission accepted.” And honestly? That’s Kei. When she sets her eyes on a goal, it’s like gene expression under a powerful promoter: direct, unstoppable, and fully activated 🚀✨ No half-hearted transcription — she goes all the way to translation and beyond.

Talk about that plot twist when music plays 🎶 Because when the beat drops, it’s giving synchronized neural firing, motor cortex activation, and full-body gene expression! On stage, she’s basically a perfectly timed signaling cascade, rhythm in motion, confidence amplified, star quality unlocked 💃🌟 You haven’t truly witnessed regulatory harmony until you’ve seen Kei dance.

Happy Birthday, Kei! Your GeneSoc family shines brighter because you’re in it. Keep glowing, keep dancing, and keep chasing every goal like it was written in your DNA. 🧬🌞

𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝒦𝑒𝒾 𝒟𝒶𝓎! 💙✨

🖼️: Ian Manansala
✍️: Miggy Jose

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02/03/2026

🧬 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘. 🧬

The true complexity of our Genetics reveal how colorful our society is. In our everyday discourse, s*x and gender are often portrayed as simple, fixed, and strictly binary. However, genetics reveals a far more complex biological reality. While s*x determination commonly begins with chromosomal patterns such as XX or XY, natural variations like XXY (Klinefelter syndrome), XO (Turner syndrome), XYY, and chromosomal mosaics are well documented in genetics and medicine. Moreover, it is not the Y chromosome alone that directs development—the presence of the SRY gene and its interaction with multiple downstream genes and regulatory mechanisms shape developmental pathways.

Beyond chromosomes, gene expression, epigenetics, hormone levels, and receptor sensitivity influence how genetic information is translated into physical traits. Conditions such as androgen insensitivity syndrome and 5-alpha reductase deficiency demonstrate that genotype and phenotype do not always align. A fundamental principle of genetics is that identical genetic inputs can produce different outcomes depending on context and regulation. 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Ultimately, genetics teaches that variation is fundamental to life. Science does not erase categories used in reproduction or medicine, but it does challenge absolutism and oversimplification. As we continue to advocate for scientific integrity and academic freedom, let us remain 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋. 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄!


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🧠: Siah Magollado
✍️: Miggy Jose
🖼️: Ley Buising

27/02/2026

𝑾𝑬 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑹𝑨𝑹𝑬 🖐️💜

The National Rare Disease Week is a meaningful global celebration by and for patients, dedicated to promoting equity in opportunities and healthcare, while raising awareness and inspiring action to address the needs of people living with rare diseases. 🫂💜

A disease is considered rare when it affects fewer than 𝟏 in 𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 people. Today, nearly 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 people worldwide are living with a rare disease, and about 𝟕𝟐% of these conditions are genetic in origin. 🧬

Because symptoms of rare diseases often overlap with more common conditions, their diagnosis can be difficult and delayed, limiting timely access to appropriate care, and with limited treatment options available for many conditions, continued research, awareness, and community support are more important than ever. 🗣️

Guided by compassion and advocacy, the UPLB Genetics Society stands hand in hand with the rare disease community— supporting awareness, amplifying voices, and working toward a future where rare is recognized, supported, and cared for. 💜

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲! 💜🧬 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲. 💜





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🖼️: Eri Gumboc, Ysa Juan
✍️: Ysa Juan