Hans Spemann: A Major Figure in Human Biology and Genetics History
Hans Spemann’s work in embryology led to many advances in developmental biology. He’s a key figure in the history of genetics and …
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The Role of SNPs in Genetics and Medicine: A Look at Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
Single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs are very crucial in finding the genetic basis of human diseases. Researchers are busy deciphering the role of …
Continue ReadingFamilial Searching: Solving Crime with Relatives' DNA
DNA fingerprinting was first used in a criminal investigation in 1986. Since then it’s been used to crack thousands of cases all over the …
Continue ReadingChromosome 3 and the Human Body
Human chromosome 3 is responsible for a great deal of medical information in the human body. Find out how chromosome 3 affects our health and what …
Continue ReadingChromosome 4 and the Human Body
Medical science is heavily impacted by chromosome 4 and the other human chromosomes. Find out how.
Continue ReadingInformation about Hans Spemann, German Embryologist and Noble Prize Winner
Hans Spemann is widely considered the ‘Father of Cloning’. His experiments in embryology helped pave the way towards modern advances in developmental …
Continue ReadingMetagenomics: A study of the genomic analysis of microbial DNA
Metagenomics is a revolutionary science that allows scientists to study the genomes of microbes, which cannot be cultured in the laboratory medium. …
Continue ReadingHuman Genome Project Benefits: How This Project Changed Genetics
The Human Genome Project has given scientists great insight into the genetic makeup of humans. Learn about why this project was done and the benefits …
Continue ReadingAlcoholism and Genetics
Scientists think that they’ve found a new gene that may code for an increase in alcoholism - do you have this gene? Find out inside.
Continue ReadingChromosome 1 and the Human Body
Chromosome 1 is the largest chromosome in humans. In this multi-part series, you’ll learn about each of the chromosomes in the human body and …
Continue ReadingThe International HapMap Project Identifies Genetic Variants
In 2002, the International HapMap Project began working to catalogue the more than 10 million common variations in the single nucleotide polymorphisms …
Continue ReadingThe Genographic Project: Knowing Human Migration Through DNA Analysis
DNA holds the information of where we all come from; a route map that can be used to discover how we spread all over the planet. The Genographic …
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