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What are Prion Diseases?

Misshapen 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.

Published by DulceCorazon (266 pts

) on Nov 21, 2009 to
Genetics Articles

What is Kuru Disease?

Kuru 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.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts

) on Nov 21, 2009 to
Genetics Articles

Genetics of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis 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.

Published by Jonathon Weber (4,444 pts

) on Nov 21, 2009 to
Genetics Articles

Is Homosexuality Genetic?

There 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.

Published by Victoria Trix (11,062 pts

) on Nov 21, 2009 to
Genetics Articles

Facts about Human Genetics

The 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.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts