Medical and Research Applications of Biotechnology Types of Cloning
Biotechnology types of cloning include reproductive cloning, therapeutic cloning, and DNA cloning. Learn the differences of each type of cloning and …
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Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Cloning Process
Human cloning process does not mean creating cloned human beings rather it is a method of harvesting stem cells that could be used for the treatment …
Continue ReadingThe Causes of Chromosomes Mutation
There are several causes of chromosomes mutation. Each of these mutations can cause a variety of different diseases and conditions. Read on to learn …
Continue ReadingThe Effects of Cloverleaf Skull Syndrome
Cloverleaf skull syndrome is characterized by abnormal development of joints of the cranial sutures of the skull. The syndrome can be found in 1 out …
Continue ReadingTypes of DNA Mutations
There are several different types of DNA mutations. Read on to learn what these are and some of the diseases they can cause.
Continue ReadingWhat Is an Allele in Population Genetics?
What is an allele? How are alleles important in population genetics? This article provides a brief overview.
Continue ReadingWhat Is DNA Stutter and Why Does It Matter?
In order to answer the question, “What is DNA Stutter?” it is important to understand DNA basics and DNA testing. Discover the basics …
Continue ReadingWho Discovered Cri du Chat Syndrome?
Who discovered Cri du Chat syndrome? This question and other important questions concerning this disease will be answered here.
Continue ReadingUS Collecting DNA of Deceased People - DNA Storage and Sampling the DNA of Children
Since the late 1990s, organizations and governments have promoted a movement for the US collecting DNA of deceased people. This genetic information is …
Continue ReadingBloom Syndrome - Causes and Care of a Rare Genetic Disorder
Bloom syndrome is a rare genetic disease. In this article you will learn about Bloom syndome, how it is inherited and managed.
Continue ReadingMicrocephaly Causes -The Facts about this Congenital Disorder
Micro is a term which means small and cephaly is a word mostly used in reference to the head. Microcephaly therefore means small head. It is a …
Continue ReadingDe Grouchy Syndrome Explained: An Overview of the Cause, Symptoms and Prognosis
This article presents an overview of the chromosomal disorder de Grouchy syndrome, with a look at its signs and symptoms, genetic basis and prognosis.
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