Causes of Dyslexia: Studies Show Dyslexia Could be Genetic
There is now increasing evidence that dyslexia could be something of a genetic disorder. A new discovery has located yet another gene variant that …
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Sex Chromosome Abnormalities: Klinefelter's Syndrome, Turner Syndrome and other things that can happen with Xs and Ys.
Sex chromosome abnormalities are by far the most common forms of chromosomal abnormalities as they rarely cause life-threatening diseases. Some of …
Continue ReadingGene for Anencephaly Discovered: new study uncovers the genetic cause of Anencephaly
Anencephaly, a rare birth defect, has a genetic cause. The gene responsible for anencephaly has been discovered in mice, opening up the door to …
Continue ReadingIs There a Colon Cancer Gene?
Colorectal cancer is a major disease of both men and women. The cancer takes several years to develop and usually starts with a small lump or …
Continue ReadingKartagener’s syndrome: a rare genetic disorder. Cause, symptoms, and treatments.
Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare genetic disorder also known as PCD. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is PCD treated? Find out below.
Continue ReadingProfile of Barbara McClintock, Genetics Researcher who Discovered Genetic Transposition
Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), who focused on maize genetics, studied the transposition of genes on chromosomes during breeding. McClintock won …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Human Genetics Disorders. Using Glowing Markers to Study Genes and Gene Expression
The 2008 Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to two American scientists and a Japanese researcher for their work on exploiting the genetic mechanism …
Continue ReadingKlinefelter's Syndrome / XXY Males: The Effects of Having an Extra Chromosome in Males
Genetic disorders come in a variety of forms. This article looks at how the possession of an extra chromosome produces a genetic disorder known as …
Continue ReadingThe Profile of Francis Crick
One of the world’s most famous geneticists, Francis Crick was the joint winner of the Nobel Prize for Physiology in 1962 for his work on …
Continue ReadingHemophilia Treatment and Therapies
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that restricts the body’s ability to clot blood. In its most severe form even something as trivial as a minor …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Causes for Albinism? Learn About the Genetics of Albinism in Humans & Causes for Hypopigmentation
People with albinism have hypopigmentation in their hair, skin, or eyes. What causes it? Genetic mutations that affect production of the pigment …
Continue ReadingMetagenomics: Getting Closer to Microbes
Planet Earth is home to billions upon billions of microbes. Most of them are invisible to the naked eye, but now it’s time to get a little more …
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