How is RNA Formed From DNA?
The genetic code is written in the language of DNA, but is not translated directly into proteins. It goes through a process of conversion into an …
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PCR: what is PCR and what are the applications of PCR
What is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)? Read this article and learn more about PCR and its applications.
Continue ReadingWhat Does RNA Stand For? Ribonucleic Acid
RNA stands for ribonucleic acid, and it’s very similar to DNA. It can be found in several locations inside cells and plays an integral role in …
Continue ReadingWhat Is DNA? DNA Stands For Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, but what exactly does that mean? Dive deep into this article to find out about the chemical components of the …
Continue ReadingNew Genes Associated With Esophageal Cancer Discovered
Scientists have now discovered that esophageal cancer, the sixth most dangerous cancer type in the US, has a significant genetic basis. For the first …
Continue ReadingGenomes and Genome Research: Why Are Genomes Sequenced?
The human genome may well be the one that we’re most familiar with, and it certainly put genes on the map by capturing widespread public attention. …
Continue ReadingWhy are Identical Twins Used in Genetics Research?
Identical twins are invaluable to research as scientists try to tease out the influence of genetics and the environment on behaviours and genetic …
Continue ReadingGene Therapy Research: History & Future
For more than 20 years gene therapy has been the next ‘biggest thing’ in science. An ingenious technology that has yielded some results, …
Continue ReadingCancer Patient´s DNA Sequenced for the First Time in History. New Mutations Discovered
For the first time in history the complete genome of a cancer patient has been completely sequenced to establish the genetic mutations that had caused …
Continue ReadingRapid Sequencing of the Human Genome: How is it Possible?
Two groups of scientists report the rapid sequencing of the entire genomes of two individuals, at a relatively low cost. The research is a further …
Continue ReadingThe Genetics of Alcoholism
Both epidemiological and genetic studies have shown the links between genetics and alcoholism. Now, researchers focus on identifying the genes that …
Continue ReadingThe Purpose of Junk DNA: Finding Answers to the Question - What Purpose Does Junk DNA Serve?
Junk DNA, that vast genetic wasteland of seemingly useless biological rubbish may not be such a waste of space after all. New research suggests that …
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