Genetic Origins of 2009 Swine Flu (S-OIV)
The 2009 outbreak of swine flu, also called swine-origin influenza virus (S-OIV), caused an international scramble to analyze the genes of the new …
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The Mimivirus and Its Structure
Once thought to be a type of bacteria, the mimivirus is a fascinating organism, appearing to be half-way between a virus and a living cell.
Continue ReadingViruses in Gene therapy: How to Create a Virus: Adenovirus, Retrovirus, Adeno-associated Virus.
Viruses are responsible for a multitude of diseases. But they can also be used to treat disease, for example, in gene therapy. This article is a look …
Continue ReadingWhat Causes A Cleft Chin? Overview of the Genetics of a Prominent Facial Characteristic
A cleft chin, also known as a dimpled chin, is a distinctive facial characteristic. Learn how this feature is caused or inherited.
Continue ReadingWhere Does Earwax Come From? A Look at the Genetic Basis of Wet Earwax and Dry Earwax
Earwax, or cerumen, is a yellowish fluid secretion from your ear. There are two types - wet and dry earwax, and both are genetically determined.
Continue Reading5 Ways the Environment Can Damage DNA
Our body is under constant attack from harsh environments. Although we do not feel these attacks all the time, our molecular machinery is chugging …
Continue ReadingBombay (or h/h) Blood Type: A Rare Blood Type
A person of the Bombay blood type is considered a universal donor of blood, and can donate blood to type A, B, AB, and O people. However, an …
Continue ReadingFlu Virus Genetics: The Genome of Influenza
The Influenza virus is not one virus, it is actually a family of viruses that are some of the fastest-mutating viruses on the planet. Find out how …
Continue ReadingJobs in Genetics - Forensic Scientist
The job of a forensic scientist is one of those extreme jobs which demands the excellent investigative skills of Sherlock Holmes combined with the …
Continue ReadingMarshall Warren Nirenberg - Pioneer of Protein Synthesis Using Messenger RNA and Ribosomes
Marshall Warren Nirenberg is one of the most famous scientists in genetics. During his work for the National Institutes of Health in the late 1950s …
Continue ReadingTaste Buds on the Tongue - The Genetic Basis of Taste
There are a number of factors that underline the genetic basis of taste. This can be revealed by using the bitter taste test PTC. The exact biological …
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Widow's Peak Hairline & Is It Caused by Genetics?
The rare “V” shape at the center of the hairline of some people is called “widow’s peak.” At eye level, it may be the …
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