Why Do People Have Freckles? A Look at What Causes Freckles
Freckles are a common feature amongst many people in the world. These spots are caused by the MC1R gene and generally appear in periods of prolonged …
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A Career in Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical engineering is a fascinating field focusing on the development of medical equipment and prostheses, and the use of these items in a medical …
Continue ReadingAll About Woolly Mammoth Cloning: A Guide to Cloning Extinct Animals
You have a few million dollars, your own laboratory, and a burning desire to bring an extinct species (such as a woolly mammoth) back from the dead. …
Continue ReadingDNA Fingerprinting: Three Innovative Uses
DNA Fingerprinting has been successfully used to hunt down hundreds of criminals. First employed in the courtroom more than 20 years ago, it’s …
Continue ReadingIs Cloning Extinct Animals the only way to Bring them Back From the Dead?
Forget about Jurassic Park and dreams of bringing dinosaurs back to life. Unless you have a complete genome sequence (which is unlikely) these …
Continue ReadingThe History of Science. Some Famous Geneticists You Might Not Have Heard About
Whilst Crick, Watson and Mendel grabbed many of the headlines, there were dozens of other equally skilful and devoted scientists making major …
Continue ReadingStem Cell Research History & Development: A Brief Overview
The history of stem cell research is fascinating, though tainted with controversies and debate. This article discusses the functions of stem cells and …
Continue ReadingP53 Gene and Research about Cancer
The p53 gene has often been called ’the most important gene in cancer research.’ Its prime functions are to make sure that cells with …
Continue ReadingHow to Make White Teeth - Genetics Could Help Turn Yellow Teeth White
Whether you want the ‘Hollywood Smile’ and a mouthful of pure white teeth, or just feel the need to plug an annoying gap in your mouth, …
Continue ReadingHuman Genetics and Disease: How Human Genetics Research can Tackle Illnesses
We are surrounded by disease and genetic disorders. If it’s not pathogens attacking us it’s our own bodies contributing to our downfall. …
Continue ReadingNecrotising Fasciitis - the Flesh Eating Disease Caused by Flesh Eating Bacteria
Flesh eating bacteria conjure up a nasty image of tiny creatures crawling all over bodies devouring flesh. Far from being the product of the warped …
Continue ReadingWhat Good is a Vacuole? What Does a Vacuole Do?
Tucked away inside the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells are little pockets called vacuoles. More than just empty spaces, these tiny …
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