http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/55771.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:01:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55771DulceCorazonMisshapen forms of the prion protein lead to the formation of amyloid plaques which cause diseases of the central nervous system. These plaques disrupt the normal structures of the nervous tissues causing brain damage and death. Overview of Prion Diseases Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), also called prion diseases, are rare and pro...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56802.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 12:59:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56802PaulKuru is a progressive and fatal neurological disorder which reached epidemic proportions amongst the Fore People of Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. It is a prion disease that was caused by eating the brains of recently deceased people. Kuru Disease Prions The brain disease Kuru is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) also co...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/7782.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 10:06:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7782Genetics56Osteoporosis is a disease of decreased bone density. Bones can become fragile and thin, increasing the likelihood of fractures and breaks. The health consequences can be devastating. Genetics is one of the many factors that plays a significant role in the development of the condition. A Person with Osteoporosis Detecting association between osteopo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/7033.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 09:55:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7033TrixxieThere is no clear cut answer to the origin of homosexual behaviour. Currently the consensus is leaning towards a largely genetic basis with a few environmental variables thrown in. It appears there is no single gay gene and no single environmental variable. Is there a Gay Gene? While homosexuality is still a touchy subject in some circles, it i...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26129.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26129PaulThe field of human genetics is vast, and encompasses many disciplines such as, population genetics, and developmental genetics. It's basically summed up as any aspect of research that looks at how we work at the molecular level. Facts about Human Genetics The study of human genetics seeks to understand the role of genes in the development of di...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26477.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26477MaysunSome scientists tout the genetic engineering of food to be the answer to feeding the world's growing population. Others question the ethical aspects of genetic engineering. There are many benefits of genetic engineering and there are many pitfalls too. Genetically engineered food Genetically engineered foods are foods that are produced from gen...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56762.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56762PaulYou may think you are alone when you're standing under a shower, but you'd be wrong as you always have company. The uninvited bathroom guests are the showerhead bacteria raining down on you in the streams of water. Bacteria in Water Every time you turn on the shower you are spraying your body with millions of bacteria , and some could poten...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/19557.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19557alisoncThis article describes the role and responsibilities of a genetic counselor. Genetic Counselor A genetic counselor is a professional who advises individuals and families at risk of inheriting genetic conditions and disorders. Genetic counselors generally have Master’s degrees, and they receive training in a variety of disciplines, including genetic...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26487.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26487PaulAnimal cloning no longer makes any big headlines as the technology has lost its novelty factor. Although still technically difficult, many animals have now been cloned by scientists, including sheep, pigs, cats, and horses. So What Animals Have Been Cloned so Far? The first cloned animals were tadpoles, and were created in 1952 by Robert Briggs...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56702.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56702PaulHuman parvovirus is known as the B19 virus or parvovirus B19. It is a member of the family of viruses known as Parvoviridae and it causes a childhood rash known as fifth disease. Human Parvovirus Human parvovirus is a single-stranded DNA virus that was discovered in the 1970s by Australian virologist Yvonne Cossart and was called B19 because it was...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/55218.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:18:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55218PaulA 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&#59; should genetics ever absolve criminals of blame for their actions? Background to the Case Abdelmalek Bayout c...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56545.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:37:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56545PaulViruses are a plague on humankind&#59; bacteria also find them pretty annoying. Studying how these viruses attack bacteria can help scientists to develop new kinds of treatments for bacterial infections. What is a Bacteriophage? A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria. These intracellular parasites first latch onto the bacteria and the...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26299.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:56:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26299PaulBed bugs are big pests. It was assumed that their fire had gone out, and the threat diminished. But as their genomes have evolved, these blood sucking beasts are biting back... big time! Surprisingly, there have been relatively few genetic studies of them. However, all that is changing. Where Do Bed Bugs Come From? The common bed bug ( Cime...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/26365.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:44:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26365galore187There isn't one single person credited with discovering the mitochondria, as over the years a number of scientists have made important contributions to the study of the discovery of this important cellular structure. Discovery of Mitochondria Organelle There is no real single answer regarding who discovered mitochondria . The process of discove...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/8980.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:40:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8980smykeA team of scientists from the University of Bonn have discovered a gene linked with early baldness. It's hoped that their six-year study will pave the way for treatments and therapies to boost hair growth in individuals with early male pattern baldness. Baldness: A Common Condition For some people, baldness, especially when it happens relat...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56419.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56419PaulA web is an efficient means for a spider to catch its prey. The arachnid does not have to search too far for a meal as readymade dinners get trapped in the web's sticky stands. What helps to keep them there is an aqueous solution that is one of the most strongest biological glues on the planet. What Makes the Web Sticky? The super strong gl...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56385.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:44:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56385PaulPlagiocephaly or flat head syndrome is a condition in which the back or one side of a baby's head is flattened. Trying to find its cause has occupied the minds of many scientists for years and according to one large study in 2009 the environment is more important than genes. The Development of Positional Plagiocephaly Skulls are not perfectly s...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/6271.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:36:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6271PaulThere has been a major advance in our understanding of the genetic basis of one of the most common forms of leukaemia. For the first time scientists have showed a genetic susceptibility to developing Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or CLL, research which could one day benefit people with leukaemia. Leukaemia facts Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is the...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/21417.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:22:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21417MaysunBorn on 2 October 1933 to affluent and supportive parents, John Gurdon was interested in biological things from an early age. He studied the Classics at Eton and then went on to study embryology at Oxford. He's most famous for his landmark research into nuclear transplantation and cloning. Famous Scientist Biography: Early life and Educatio...http://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/56368.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:09:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56368PaulAmelogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disorder that causes the teeth to be small and abnormal in colour. They are also more prone to dental cavities. The condition can strike any number of teeth and it is predominantly passed down though families as an autosomal dominant trait. Bad Teeth There are at least 14 types of Amelogenesis imperfecta wh...