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  • Edwards' Syndrome

    Edwards' Syndrome is a genetic abnormality that occurs once in every 3,000 births. The condition affects girls more often than boys, and the prognosis is very grim for those children born with it.
    Published by JCRedmond (589 pts ) on Nov 8, 2009 to
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  • Nature vs Nurture of a Criminal Mind

    A murderer with a ‘gene for aggression’ had his sentence cut short by a judge in Italy, even though the link between genes and bad behaviour is not well understood, least of all by the courts. It poses a tricky question; should genetics ever absolve criminals of blame for their actions?
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • Pet Adoptions and DNA Testing

    You are the proud owner of a new pet, but want to know more about it. When pet adoptions take place people are increasingly turning to DNA testing to find out important information about the new animals in their lives.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • DNA Scissors: The Future of Human Gene Therapy?

    There's a big buzz in biology about a group of proteins called zinc finger nucleases. A pretty exotic name for sure, but potentially they have the power to boost gene therapy success rates, and cure some pretty nasty diseases and genetic disorders.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • What Does Genome Analysis of the Horse Reveal?

    The unravelling of the genome of the domestic horse revealed an animal that shares much of its DNA with humans. Further investigations of the equine genome could be beneficial to both human and equine health.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • DNA Barcoding: The Shopping List of Life

    DNA barcoding is one of the newest and fastest rising scientific fields. A five year old technology that has widespread applications from food safety to animal conservation and much more. By using our knowledge of DNA genetics scientists hope to catalogue every single living species.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • Where is DNA Found?

    From the tiniest bug, to the tallest Oak, and largest mammal, DNA certainly gets around. What is so incredible about this molecule is its similarity in structure and composition in all living things. This article takes a peek inside cells to find out where DNA is found.
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • Genetics of Bipolar Disorder

    This article provides an overview of the genetics of bipolar disorder, describes the most common symptoms, and discusses possible treatments.
    Published by alisonc (2,222 pts ) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • The Role of Dopamine Agonists in Gambling Addiction

    A number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists, such as levodopa, as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. Levodopa is a medication given to Parkinson's disease patients. These studies may benefit people to overcome their addictive gambling habit.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,296 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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  • Autism Research and Genetics

    Autism is one of those conditions where it's believed that a genetic component lies at the root of the brain abnormality responsible. That's been the view for the last 20 years, but despite research efforts, the cause hasn't been determined. So where are we in our hunt for the genetic mechanisms?
    Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
    Genetics Articles
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