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What is a Gene Pool?
A gene pool is the totality of genetic information in a species. Gene pools vary in size and can grow and shrink. Warning bells sound when a gene pool diminishes too much, as it signals that a species is threatened with extinction.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Genetic Mutations and Age-Related Hearing Loss
By studying a genetic mutation in mice, scientists have moved a big step closer to understanding age-related, progressive hearing loss in humans.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 4, 2009 to
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Gene Therapy For Blindness
Scientists have found a way to treat an inherited eye disease in humans. It was achieved by replacing a mutated gene with a fully functioning one. It's a major advance in gene therapy technology.

Published by smyke (395 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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Consequences of Low Genetic Diversity in the Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil is teetering on the brink of extinction. Its genetic diversity has been greatly diminished making it much easier for disease to take a hold. Conservationists are doing all they can stop the species from going the way of the dinosaurs.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Genetic Mutations
Many people claim to suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a downturn in mood brought on by the long grey winter months. It's a poorly understood condition, but a new study claims a genetic mutation in the eye may be to blame.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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How do cells repair genetic mutations ?
Did you know that there is a constant rate of mutation that occurs naturally in the cell? Given our harsh environmental times, how does the cell protect itself from genetic mutations? This article is a look at some of the DNA repair mechanisms in the cell.

Published by bala (5,939 pts ) on May 24, 2009 to
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Torsion Dystonia
This article describes the characteristics, pathophysiology, and treatment of Torsion Dystonia

Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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Mucolipidosis IV
This article describes the characteristics, pathophysiology, symptoms, and treatment of Mucolipidosis IV.

Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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Fanconi Anemia (FA)
This article describes the characteristics, paraphysiology, symptoms, and treatment of Fanconi anemia.

Published by alisonc (2,232 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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