DNA & Genetic Testing

  • What is Canine Lupus?

    Canine Lupus is an autoimmune disease affecting dogs where the immune system attacks the body. Read on to find out about the two types of canine lupus and their symptoms and treatment options.
    Published by bala (5939 pts) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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  • Equine Color Genetics - How Horses Get Their Color

    Understanding how equine color genetics work has helped horse breeders breed horses with specific colors and patterns. Various horse colors results from the effects of a combination of base coat colors, dilution genes and modifier genes.
    Published by Sonal Panse (12123 pts) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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  • Who Invented DNA Fingerprinting?

    Sir Alec Jeffreys was the scientist who invented DNA fingerprinting and it has revolutionised forensic science and society. It is a powerful technology that's helped to solve thousands of crimes as well as resolving paternity and immigration disputes.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15420 pts) on Sep 28, 2009 to
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  • How to Tackle Hookworm in Humans

    Hookworms are parasitic nematode worms that reside in the small intestine of their hosts which includes dogs, cats and humans. There are plenty of medications to eradicate hookworms and their eggs, but gene studies may help with the development of new and powerful treatment strategies.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15420 pts) on Sep 27, 2009 to
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  • Recessive Genetic Disorders: What Surprises May Your Genes Hold?

    Does your family history hold evidence of a recessively transmitted genetic disorder? Does your good health mask the presence of an inherited recessive rogue allele? Mendel set out the fundamental theory of recessive and dominant alleles, but we still have more to learn on the subject today.
    Published by Ollie Hicks (1358 pts) on Sep 27, 2009 to
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  • What Is Deep SNP Testing?

    Genetic testing is a fascinating area of study. Deep SNP testing takes advantage of the characteristics of single nucleotide polymorphisms - or SNP/'snip' - to chronologically and genetically isolate a test subject to a particular branch or 'clade' in terms of genetic lineage.
    Published by Ollie Hicks (1358 pts) on Sep 27, 2009 to
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  • Human Genetics: Junk DNA is Not Rubbish

    Junk DNA, that vast genetic wasteland of seemingly useless biological rubbish may not be such a waste of space after all. New research suggests that it has some function, and may even have been vital in distinguishing humans from other species.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15420 pts) on Sep 26, 2009 to
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  • Can Genetic Engineering Cure Diabetes?

    This article explains what causes diabetes, describes symptoms of diabetes, and addresses the question "how does gene therapy work?" Possible cures for diabetes via human genetic engineering are then discussed.
    Published by alisonc (2232 pts) on Sep 23, 2009 to
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  • What Does DNA Stand For?

    DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, but what exactly does that mean? Dive deep into this article to find out about the chemical components of the substance dubbed 'the molecule of life.'
    Published by Paul Arnold (15420 pts) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • A New Genetic Test for Male Pattern Baldness

    A new genetic test for baldness has come on the market that claims to be able to detect signs of baldness in men at a much earlier age than current tests.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15420 pts) on Sep 18, 2009 to
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