What is Batten Disease and Who is affected by the disease?
Batten disease is a rare genetic disorder that attests itself in children between 5 and 8 years of age. It slowly but steadily progresses and the …
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Cell Biology Timeline: Major Events in the Field of Cell Biology
The study of cell biology brought about some of the biggest changes in the scientific world. Medical cures and treatments are the result of these …
Continue ReadingCri du Chat Syndrome: Rare Genetic Disorder Marked by a High Pitched Voice
This article describes Cri du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, otherwise known as Cat’s Cry syndrome or 5p minus syndrome.
Continue ReadingWho is Craig Venter? A Profile of the Founder of the J Craig Venter Institute
Craig Venter is arguably one of the most famous scientists in genetics research. He was involved in the race to map the human genome and some people …
Continue ReadingChromosomal Abnormalities: Reciprocal and Robertsonian Translocations
This article provides the reader with an overview of two chromosomal abnormalities; reciprocal and Robertsonian translocations, along with a …
Continue ReadingCloning Human Embryos & Stem Cell Harvesting: Possibilities and Controversies
To clone a human embryo is to produce another embryo with identical genetic makeup. This process has huge potential: scientists can turn stem cells …
Continue ReadingHazel Eyes and Genetics: How Chromosomes are Responsible for Eye Color
Very little is known about the genetics of hazel eyes. Whilst biology can explain blue, brown and green eyes, it’s left to theoretical models …
Continue ReadingSequencing the Woolly Mammoth Genome: What we Can Learn From Extinct Animal's Genes
Nearly 80% of the woolly mammoth genome has been sequenced, thanks to fabulously preserved specimens from the Siberian permafrost. The genetic …
Continue ReadingThe Basic Structure of DNA and RNA: DNA is more stable than RNA.
Why and how is DNA more stable than RNA? This is one of the most fundamental questions in genetics. DNA is the genetic material and therefore has to …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Gene Pool? How Does it Change & Why is Genetic Diversity Important?
A gene pool is the totality of genetic information in a species. Gene pools vary in size and can grow and shrink. Warning bells sound when a gene …
Continue ReadingDNA Structure: The Four Bases
The DNA molecule contains all the information needed for an organism to develop and function. It’s locked up inside the four chemical bases, …
Continue ReadingHuntington’s Disease Reserach: A New Breakthrough With Primates
Huntington’s disease is a very serious medical condition with rising statistics. Learn more about how a person gets Huntington’s Disease and the new …
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