Galactosemia: Problems with Galactose Metabolism
People with galactosemia cannot metabolize milk and milk products. Galactosemia is a rare and potentially lethal genetic disorder in which the enzymes …
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Robert Koch's Contribution to Science - How Robert Koch Became One of the Fathers of Bacteriology
German physician Robert Koch is a towering figure in science and is considered one of the founding fathers of bacteriology. He was awarded the Nobel …
Continue ReadingWhat Affects Short Stature? The Genetics of Children with Short Stature
One of the major causes of short stature is a mutated SHOX gene. Understanding how mutations of the gene and its regulatory regions cause restricted …
Continue ReadingAcoustic Neuroma: The Cause of Acoustic Neuroma Symptoms
Often caused by a genetic defect, an acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor arising from a certain group of nerve cells. This article will explore …
Continue ReadingGene Splicing History: Who Invented Gene Splicing?
Gene splicing first came to worldwide attention in 1973 with the creation of the first genetically engineered organism.
Continue ReadingLooking at the Causes of Dandy-Walker Syndrome. How Genes Create Children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome
Dandy-Walker Syndrome is an unpleasant condition that involves the malformation of areas of the brain. While the causes of the disorder are still not …
Continue ReadingOvercome Leptin Resistance: Genetics Understanding of Leptin Resistance to Tackle One of the Causes of Obesity
Leptin is a hormone that regulates appetite. It signals the brain telling it that we’ve had enough to eat. Nearly all obese people are …
Continue ReadingWhat is Alopecia Areata and How are Genes Involved in Alopecia Areata Causes
This article discusses the condition known as alopecia areata and how genes are involved in what many researchers believe to be an autoimmune …
Continue ReadingStem Cell Hope for Cystinosis. A possible Treatment for a Rare Human Genetic Disorder
Cystinosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes an accumulation of the amino acid cystine in the body’s cells which damages organs such as the …
Continue ReadingCould Gene Therapy Be Used as a Color Blindness Treatment? Gene Therapy Could Treat the Causes of Color Blindness
First described by the chemist John Dalton in 1798, color blindness is the inability to see certain wavelengths of the visual spectrum; therefore an …
Continue ReadingDNA Origami and Nanoscale Folding: Manipulating DNA Structure
Introduced to the public in 2006, DNA origami is one of the newest concepts involving the utilization of various strands to create shapes and designs. …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Risks of Animal Cloning? A look at the Disadvantages of the Cloning Process in Animals
We’ve had Dolly, Snuppy, Ruppy, and a whole menagerie of cloned animals. The technology is awe-inspiring, controversial, and not without risks. …
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