Samah Akhter

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Board Certified Genetic Counselor

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Join date: Mar 3, 2025

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Samah Akhter is a passionate and detail-oriented medical writer with a background in genetic counseling and public health. With a deep commitment to making complex medical topics accessible, she combines scientific accuracy with a clear, engaging style. Samah brings her expertise in genetics, wellness, and patient advocacy to her writing, aiming to educate and empower diverse communities. Outside of MedReport, she also shares wellness reflections, health insights, and her journey as a certified genetic counselor through her creative platforms.

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Samah

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Akhter

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Dec 5, 2025 ∙ 6 min

Mitochondria: Powerhouses of the Cell and Their Role in Health

(World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: September 15–21) September 15–21 is World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week. In honor of this week, this article explains what mitochondria are, their genetics, the diseases associated with them, and why awareness is important. What Are Mitochondria? If you recall your biology classes, you may remember the phrase: “mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell.” That is essentially their main function. Our bodies are made of trillions of cells,...

Oct 16, 2025 ∙ 4 min

Are All Genetic Conditions Hereditary?

Whenever we hear the word genetic , the first thing that comes to mind is that the whole family would be affected or that it would definitely be passed down. This can create confusion or mayhem. But in reality, this is not true in most cases. The terms mutation and genetic variant are often used interchangeably. In this article, we mostly use variant , while some of the visuals may refer to mutation , they mean the same thing in this context. What Are Genetic Variants? Genetic changes...

Sep 1, 2025 ∙ 4 min

A Deep Dive into DNA and Mutations

We’ve heard so much about DNA in sci-fi movies. Mutations in someone’s DNA can destroy the planet. Whoa, scary! But wait... if we all...