How DNA Evidence Can Be Faked - A Forensic Science Problem
DNA fingerprinting is a powerful technology that’s been used on thousands of occasions to convict criminals and exonerate the innocent. But, …
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Longevity and Longevity Genes: How a Longevity Gene Could Increase Lifespan
No one is going to live forever, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Every living thing has a sell-by date. However, it may be possible to …
Continue ReadingFirst Female Space Tourist - Anousheh Ansari. Also the first Iranian and Muslim in space!
Anousheh Ansari was in the headlines when she became the first female space tourist on the 18th of September 2006. She is also the first Iranian and …
Continue ReadingWhy is Mitochondrial DNA Important? The Function of Mitochondrial DNA in Energy Production, Forensics, and More
In addition to the DNA locked up inside the nucleus, there is another source of genes inside cells. The energy powerhouse that is the mitochondria is …
Continue ReadingMouth Bacteria: How Many Types of Bacteria are Found in the Mouth & How are they Related to Health?
Your mouth is a jungle, home to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. When you open wide a fresh supply make their way inside. Most are harmless, …
Continue ReadingWhat is Bacteria? What are Bacteria? A Look at the Different Types of Bacteria
What is bacteria? This is one of the most frequently asked questions about microbes. Bacteria is plural, bacterium is singular so the question should …
Continue ReadingFacts About Angelman Syndrome: The Genetic Mutations that Cause Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. It comes about as a result of defects or mutations of a gene …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Sleep? A Sleep Study that Could Help People with Sleep Disorders
Why can some people feel as fresh as a daisy after just a few hours sleep, whilst others look like they’ve been dragged through a hedge …
Continue ReadingMelanin, Skin Color, and Genetics. The Molecular Basis of Skin Pigmentation
Time to go under the skin, to look at skin color and the genetic basis of skin pigmentation.
Continue ReadingEhlers-Danlos Syndrome: The Mutated Genes That Cause the Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is the collective term for a number of inherited genetic disorders that affect connective tissue. This tissue supports many …
Continue ReadingIs There Treatment for Flesh Eating Bacteria? Can Flesh Eating Bacteria Attack the Skin on the Face? A Flesh Eating Bacteria FAQ
Find out the answer to this, and other questions with our flesh eating bacteria FAQ
Continue ReadingDNA Footprinting And Its Applications. DNA Technology to Identify Protein Binding Sites
With diverse applications in the fields of biology and medical diagnostics, DNA footprinting is also a boon for researchers. It is used to detect …
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