8/1/26

The Political Press Conference I’d Like to See

The Press conference I’d like to see. A cartoon of a reporter asking a politician why he is so arrogant to remind him that he wasn’t divinely chosen. And that, in fact, he is just some random jerk who spent a lot of money winning what is basically a popularity contest. Cartoon by Mark A. Hicks, www.MARKiX.net
In my hereditary cancer advocacy, I have interacted with several of my state politicians in person. But with important national legislation, I have only spoken with congressional aides. Seems many of our politicians think they are far too important to give even 5 minutes of time to a constituent concerning a serious subject like cancer research and care. Doesn't seem to matter that cancer is a subject that likely touches the life of almost every one of their constituents in one way or another.

The cartoon is a reminder that ALL American politicians are supposed to strive for the greater good. But sadly, that rarely happens.

Among my favorite Mark Twain quotes is this gem: “Diapers and politicians need to be changed often, and for the same reason.” Just something to keep in mind this election season.

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6/14/26

What is a Previvor?

 What is a Previvor?

This infographic can be downloaded at genetionary.org 

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5/31/26

Valuing Artists

Cartoon of three people standing next to a painting with the words, “AI is a CRIME against humanity,” painted on the canvas. A woman on the left is saying, “And this is the last piece the artist did before he died of starvation.” A man on the right is thinking, “Hmmm… I’m sure there’s some deeper meaning here, but I don’t get it. Might be worth a lot of money now that he is dead though.”
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5/13/26

Know the Peas in your Family Pod -- Degrees of Separation of Genetic Relatives.

Don’t think ancestors separated from you by many degrees could have passed down influential genes? Oh, do I have some true stories for you. But ahead of International Day of Families on May 15th, I’ll skip that (for now) and just post this infographic for anyone interested.



You can download a PDF of the poster here. 

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5/6/26

Germline Mutations: Illustrating the Cycle of Hereditary Cancer in Families.

Germline Mutations are genetic changes that are present in genes in sperm or eggs (germ cells) at the time of conception. Some germline mutations in tumor suppressor genes can increase the risk for developing hereditary cancer.

Germline Mutations are genetic changes that are present in genes in sperm or eggs (germ cells) at the time of conception. Some germline mutations in tumor suppressor genes can increase the risk for developing hereditary cancer. 

Genetic testing looks for changes in genes that have been linked to hereditary cancer. These particular inherited genetic changes are called pathogenic germline mutations.

To learn more about germline mutations and to download the infographic, go to genetionary.org.

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4/25/26

Do You Know Peas about DNA?


For Deoxyribonucleic Acid Day!

Download a PDF version of this free coloring/activity book at www.markix.net/DNA

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4/24/26

A poster for DNA Day and Every Day.

This poster can be downloaded at
www.markix.net/dna-poster

You share 99.9 percent of your DNA with EVERY person on this planet.

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