Gene Link to Cleft Palate. Understanding the Causes of Cleft Palate
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have announced that they have discovered a series of genetic mutations that appear to be linked to an …
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Overview of the Importance of Genomes
Genomes provide an important link to help physicians and scientist discover tests for diseases, causes of illness, and specialized treatments.
Continue ReadingPioneers of Genetic Research
Genetic research has advanced in many different ways, starting before discoveries that have been initiated by advances in technology. Some of the most …
Continue ReadingTransgenic Animals and their Applications in Medicine, Agriculture & Industry
A transgenic animal is one that has had its DNA manipulated to express a foreign gene supplied by another organism. Transgenic rats, rabbits, pigs, …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Genetic Code? Features, Definition, and More
The genetic code is the translation system between the nucleotides of DNA and RNA, and the amino acids that make up proteins.
Continue ReadingReviewing the 23andMe Personal Genetic Testing Service: How 23andMe Tests Work and What Information is Provided
23andMe is a start-up biotech company based in Mountain View, California, which provides personal genetic screening. For a mere $399, you can have …
Continue ReadingVirus Replication: A Guide to How Viruses Reproduce and Spread
Viruses have an amazing mechanism of propagation. They are inert in that they do not have the components to reproduce that cells usually possess. Yet …
Continue ReadingHow Sex is Determined by Genetics
The human organism contains threadlike, gene-bearing chromosomes, twenty three pairs of them. These chromosomes contain the complete heredity, …
Continue ReadingHow Tall Will My Child Be? A Look at How Size Genetics Impact Height
Time now for a tall story on the growing body of work on the genetics of height. There’s a whole suite of genes that will determine how short …
Continue ReadingHuman Evolution: Why Do Humans Have Opposable Thumbs? How DNA is Providing Some Answers
A landmark study is shedding light on an important aspect of our genetic and physical evolution. Scientists have discovered that a region of DNA once …
Continue ReadingIs Homosexuality Genetic? The Search for Possible Genetic Causes of Homosexuality
There is no clear cut answer to the origin of homosexual behaviour. Currently the consensus is leaning towards a largely genetic basis with a few …
Continue ReadingTackling Weed Plants. Genetic Studies May Help Scientists Create the Best Weed Killer
They are destructive little pests and the bain of the lives of farmers and gardeners. But weeds are finally proving to be helpful - to geneticists. …
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