What Are the Facts About Chromosomal Mutations?
Chromosomal mutations are a rare phenomenon. How do they occur and how they affect health and development? Read the following article and make …
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Genetic Testing For FBN1 Gene Mutations: Find Out Everything About Available Clinical Genetic Tests For FBN1 Mutations.
The various types of genetic testing for FBN1 gene mutations are presented in this article together with the limitations and usefulness of each …
Continue ReadingGenetic Testing for Talents: Is It Feasible?
Genetic testing is already being marketed to predict talents and potentials of young children. But there are skepticism in the scientific community on …
Continue ReadingThe Argument Against DNA and Forensics Testing
DNA and forensics analysis have played a major role in the criminal justice system. But as this role expands, legal, ethical, and social concerns are …
Continue ReadingWhy Are Mouth Lining Scrapings Used for DNA Analysis?
Why are mouth lining scrapings used for DNA analysis? The reason for this preference is the several advantages of using the mouth lining scrapings or …
Continue ReadingThe Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Theorem in Population Genetics
Assume an infinitely large population with two alleles, no natural selection and random mating. The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is what you end up …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Pendred Syndrome Information
Do you need to learn more about the genetics of Pendred syndrome? Read on for this information.
Continue ReadingGenetic Diseases Inherited by Recessive Genes
There are several genetic diseases inherited by recessive genes. Cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, tay sachs, and spinal muscle atrophy are …
Continue ReadingGenetic Modification in Wheat
Wheat is one of the most important food crops on the planet. Yet, its production can’t keep up with the increase in population. One solution is …
Continue ReadingMitochondrial DNA and Human Evolution
Within an eukaryotic cell, there are organelles that carry their own DNA, such as mitochondria. This DNA can be used for all kinds of research, with …
Continue ReadingTimeline of DNA History
This timeline of DNA history presents key discoveries in genetics including Gregory Mendel’s work on peas, James Watson and Francis …
Continue ReadingCodominance Examples in Genetics
Alleles are not just dominant or recessive, there are more interactions possible. We’ll discuss codominance in genetics and provides some …
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