Understanding the Y Chromosome
Among human beings the phenomenon of sex determination is the province of a special pair of chromosomes called the sex chromosomes. These are termed X …
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Human Gene Therapy Vectors
So here’s a thing. You want to replace a mutated gene that causes disease. Your gene therapy delivery boys are vectors that carry functional …
Continue ReadingComparing Chimp DNA and Human DNA
One of the first things a biology student hears is that chimp and human DNA are 99% identical. But what exactly does that mean? And what is it about …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Hox Gene?
Without Hox genes you’d be a very different looking person. They ensure that your head sits on the top of your body, that your feet are at the …
Continue ReadingLice Removal and Lice Prevention
There are many species of lice that bug people all over the world. These tiny critters are a major irritation as they feed off the blood of their …
Continue ReadingDNA Looping and Gene Expression
DNA looping is a curious phenomenon that controls gene expression in cells. It is strongly suspected of playing a major role in conditions such as …
Continue ReadingMapping the Cow Genome: How it Can Transform Farming
The successful mapping of the cow genome is likely to lead to better and bigger things in genetic science.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Arabidopsis Genome
The Arabidopsis genome is important for various reasons, not the least because it was the first plant genome to be mapped.
Continue ReadingGenetically Modified Foods: Maize
One of the advantages of genetically modified plants is that they can be engineered to produce vitamins. Supporters of the technology claim this can …
Continue ReadingThe Future of Genetic Engineering: Mini-chromosomes
The article summarizes one particular genetic engineering approach that holds immense potential for the future of the technology. Mini-chromosomes can …
Continue ReadingPandemic Flu Virus: An Anatomy
Periodically flu pandemics strike, causing severe illness and sometimes death. Bird flu and swine flu make international headlines when they go on …
Continue ReadingThe Facts on Human Genes and What Are Genes? The Genetic Material Explained
There used to be 100,000 genes in the human genome. That is, until technology improved and scientists could make more accurate predictions. It is …
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