DNA Structure FAQ
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The Influenza Virus and Who Discovered It
Influenza is an infectious disease that has probably plagued humans for thousands of years. Its symptoms were first described approximately 2,400 …
Continue ReadingGene Therapy Activity: A New Approach to Human Gene Therapy
Human gene therapy is potentially taking a big leap forward with the development of a technology known as exon-skipping gene therapy. It is being …
Continue Reading5 Facts About the Epstein-Barr Virus
The Epstein-Barr virus is a member of the herpes family and responsible for causing the “Kissing Disease.” Most people have been exposed …
Continue ReadingHeart Diseases - Can Gene Therapy help?
Since the elucidation of the structure of DNA, we’ve come a long way in biological and biomedical research. Due to the mapping of the human …
Continue ReadingAlzheimer's Research: How Human Genetic Engineering Could Cure Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a common cause of dementia. Currently there are treatments that slow its progression, but there is no cure. This …
Continue ReadingThe Genetics of Myopia: Is Nearsightedness Inherited From Your Parents?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which the eye cannot focus on distant objects, and sometimes closer ones too. It is a common eye problem …
Continue ReadingHow Bacteria Develops Antibiotic Resistance: Basic Explanation
Self-preservation is perhaps the strongest instinct found in all living beings and bacteria is no exception to this rule. These tiny creatures are …
Continue ReadingShoah and the Shoah Project
An ambitious attempt to construct the biggest DNA database ever created. It’s to help identify victims of the Holocaust and reunite Jewish …
Continue ReadingBasic Genetics FAQ: Information for a Basic Understanding of Genetics
Genetics is a fascinating, powerful, and inspirational subject. To help you make the most of some of the articles on the Bright Hub Genetics Channel …
Continue ReadingCuring Liver Disease with Gene Therapy
Using gene therapy, it could be possible to cure or treat some of the health conditions arising as a result of a diseased liver.
Continue ReadingA Guide to Color Blindness Genetics
What does it mean when somebody says that they see, but can not distinguish certain colors? Did you know that your ability to distinguish colors is a …
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