Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: Genetics, Incidence, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Is your child affected by Lesch-Nyhan syndrome? If so, read on to learn more about this disorder and the genetics of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.
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McCune-Albright Syndrome: Genetics, Symptoms, Treatment and Other Essential Information
If you or someone you know is affected by McCune-Albright syndrome, it is important to fully understand this disorder. Read on to learn more about …
Continue ReadingMyotonia Congenita: Genetics, Symptoms, Incidence, Diagnosis and Treatment
Is myotonia congenita a disorder you have to deal with everyday? If so, read on to learn about the important elements of this disorder.
Continue ReadingOncogenes: What are They?
Oncogenes are mutant forms of normal human genes which, if not regulated, can trigger a cell to grow and divide uncontrollably. The formation of …
Continue ReadingTelomerase Shortening Associated with Cellular Aging
Telomeres are specialized structures at the end of eukaryotic chromosomes. Shortening of telomere length occurs with organismal aging. Read the …
Continue ReadingWhat Did Rosalind Franklin Discover? - The Biography of Rosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin is perhaps molecular biology’s most famous tragedy. Her work on the double helix was crucial for Watson and Crick’s …
Continue ReadingAminoglycosides: Action, What They Are, Activity Spectrum, Administration and Specific Agents
Do you know how aminoglycosides work? If not, read on to learn more about them and how they work.
Continue ReadingFatal Water Intoxication: Definiton, How it Happens, Symptoms and Risk Factors
Many people think fatal water intoxication is a myth. However, it is a true medical condition. So, read on to learn about it.
Continue ReadingMalignant Hyperthermia Triggers and Genetics
Do you or a loved one suffer from this disorder? If so, read to learn more about malignant hyperthermia triggers, as well as more about the genetics …
Continue ReadingThree Genetic Varients of Down Syndrome
Most people with this disorder, named after British doctor John Down, have trisomy 21 type. Read about two other causes of Down syndrome, along with …
Continue ReadingAn Overview of Birth Order Theory
The order of birth of a person in relation to his other siblings is said to influence his personality, beliefs, outlook and overall well-being. One …
Continue ReadingBRCA Gene Testing
Do you have a strong family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer? If so, BRCA gene testing may be a choice. Read on to learn about this …
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