Images of Extrasolar Planets
Extrasolar planets (exoplanets) are notoriously difficult to see. Though over 300 have been discovered, no photos are available for most of them. In …
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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 ReadingFast Facts About Galaxies and Galactic Groups, Clusters and Super Clusters. Including how many stars they have and how big they get.
Galaxies are the largest structures in the Universe. Each contain hundreds of billions of stars, and there are billions of galaxies in the visible …
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 ReadingThe Big Bounce Theory: A Variation of the Big Bang to Help Explain of the Origin of the Universe
What was the Big Bang singularity really like? What was there before the Big Bang? New science is proposing incredible answers to these questions …
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 ReadingThis Day in Astronomy and Aerospace History: October 12
Today marks the anniversary of the launch of the first space mission to carry more than one crew member, the Soviet Voskhod 1. Read about these …
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 ReadingEarth's Gravity Field - What is the purpose and objective of the GOCE mission?
The GOCE satellite is a part of European Space Agency’s living Planet program. Read more to find out what GOCE is and what it will do.
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 …
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