Juvenile Delinquency and Nature versus Nurture
Is juvenile delinquency a consequence of certain genes one possesses or the way one is brought up? Or both? This article discusses juvenile …
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Language: The Question of Nature Versus Nurture
How do human beings learn to use language? Is it innate or taught? This article discusses nature versus nurture in language acquisition. Both …
Continue ReadingDNA Test for Tuberous Sclerosis
In this article a combined tuberous sclerosis complex DNA sequencing test will be discussed. Some background information about the condition and the …
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This article will discuss genetic tests and rare genetic mutations. Four groups of tests will be considered and diseases caused by rare genetic …
Continue ReadingA Brief Intro to the Causes of Gene & Chromosome Mutations, Both Spontaneous and Induced
Mutations are often detrimental, but at the same time they’re also a fundamental aspect of evolution. But what are the causes of gene and …
Continue ReadingCostello Syndrome Symptoms and Genetics
If Costello syndrome affects your life, learning more about it can help. Read on to learn more about Costello syndrome symptoms.
Continue ReadingPT Gene Mutation in Humans: One Cause of Thrombophilia and Increased Risk for Blood Cots
Prothrombin gene mutation, or PT gene mutation, is one cause of a condition called thrombophilia. People with this condition are at increased risk of …
Continue ReadingThe Link between ALK Gene Mutation and Cancer Treatment: Potential New Treatments for Childhood Neuroblastoma and Lung Cancer
The ALK gene codes for a protein which, when mutated, has the potential to cause certain types of cancer. The discovery of the gene means the possible …
Continue ReadingWhat are Polygenic Traits?
Are you seeking information on polygenic traits? If so, read on to learn what they are and what the characteristics are.
Continue ReadingWhat is a Mosaic Chromosome Syndrome, and what causes Genetic Mosaicism?
A mosaic chromosome syndrome is a syndrome caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in some of the body’s cells. Often a mosaic syndrome is …
Continue ReadingBlack and Blue Chicken Genetics
A lot of deviations from Mendel’s laws have been discovered. In this article, one of those, incomplete dominance, will be explained. The concept …
Continue ReadingChorionic Villus Sampling Results
If you are considering chorionic villus sampling read on to learn more about what it is, the risks, and what the results mean.
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