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Genetic Material Guide: Articles, Info & Tips

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A Guide to Viruses vs Bacteria There are several differences between viruses and bacteria. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria. Viral infections are systemic, while bacterial infections are localized. A virus...	Structural Changes of Chromosomes Are you interested in learning more about chromosome structure changes? If so, read on to learn about what they are and what they mean....
Structure of a Bacteriophage A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria. The structure of a bacteriophage consists of a head and tail. It contains nucleic acid and proteins. The length of a bacteriophage...	Three Genetic Variants Cited as Causes of Down Syndrome Most people with this disorder, named after British doctor John Down, have trisomy 21 type. Read about two other causes of Down syndrome, along with diagnostics, related illnesses,...

DNA Structure Is More Stable Than RNA Structure

Why and how is DNA more stable than RNA? This is one of the most fundamental questions in genetics. DNA is the genetic material and therefore has to be stable to carry hereditary information. Find...

Who Discovered DNA?

It was Crick and Watson who worked out the structure of DNA in the 1950s, but its discovery was made nearly 100 years previously by a Swiss physician called Frederick Miescher....

Nature vs Nurture Twin Theory

This article describes the nature vs. nurture debate and how twin studies contribute to determining what factors influence an individual's personality. Also discussed are the philosophical implications...

The Basic Parts of Human Chromosomes

Packed inside the nucleus of nearly every cell are 23 pairs of chromosomes that contain most of our genetic material. They are highly condensed structures and each pair carries distinct genetic information...

Types of Human Genetic Disorders

Genetic disorders are diseases or conditions that are caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. Some are known at birth, whilst others make an appearance later in life....

Inheritable Genetic Modification - Part 7

Learn about inheritable genetic modification and the issues associated with it....

Understanding Female X Chromosome Inheritance Through Generations

The X chromosome holds a great deal of ancestral genetic information. Understanding female X chromosome inheritance through generations will help you better understand the genetics...