Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Genotype
What is an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis genotype? A single-nucleotide polymorphism? Lou Gehrig’s disease? Read on to learn the answers to these …
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Celiac Disease Genetic Factors: How Important Are They?
Celiac disease involves an inability to digest a protein from wheat and other grains. It is mediated by the cells and enzymes of the immune system …
Continue ReadingDiscover the Pros and Cons of DNA Profiling
The pros and cons of DNA profiling bring up questions related to privacy, civil liberties and justice. What is DNA profiling and how can it help . . …
Continue ReadingDNA Replication Steps: The Process of Creating Copies of DNA for Inheritance
DNA replication is an important process resulting in the production of another copy of the DNA strand. Learn about the DNA replication steps to …
Continue ReadingDoctors Answer the Question, How is Glaucoma Inherited?
Glaucoma, an eye disease affecting millions and the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, is not a single disease entity, but a common …
Continue ReadingGenetic Engineering Good or Bad
Is genetic engineering good or bad? This is a question heavily debated throughout the science community. Before you form an opinion, read this …
Continue ReadingHuman Genetic Disorder Risk Factors
Human genetic disorder risk factors are in place to help scientists and medical professionals determine a patient’s risk of developing a genetic …
Continue ReadingIs Cloning Animals for Food Safe?
Cloning animals for food is still being studied to determine if it is safe or not. Learn why cloned animals are not being used as food today.
Continue Readinglearn About Female X Chromosome Inheritance Through Generations
The X chromosome holds a great deal of ancestral genetic information. Understanding female X chromosome inheritance through generations will help you …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Understand the Effects of Down Syndrome on Phenotype
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that adversely affects both genotype and phenotype. Down syndrome effects on phenotype include slow mental and …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Understand the Importance of Turner Syndrome Karyotype Notation
Turner syndrome, also known as monosomy X, results from a missing or incomplete chromosome. Learn about Turner syndrome karyotpe notation and the …
Continue ReadingMake a Punnett Square
How do I make a Punnett square? What is the purpose of a Punnett square? This article will answer both of these questions and a few more you may have.
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