What is Splicing? Learn about the Different Types of Splicing
Splicing is the process through which introns from the RNA transcript are removed and exons are joined together. However, there are four different …
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A General Discussion of Space Station Design
Long the mainstay of Sci-Fi films set in space, the space station is an essential element in colonizing the “final frontier”. But, what is a space …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding How Genes Affect Health
Are you looking for more information about how genes affect health? If so, read on to learn more about genes, and how they can affect our health.
Continue ReadingApproach Angle and Aerodynamics - How Plane Aerodynamics Work
Understanding the approach angle and aerodynamics will make it easier to fly a controlled smooth approach. Learning to fly an approach is one of the …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About R136a1: The Most Massive Star in the Universe Yet Discovered
Move aside Pistol star, this bright star in the R136a star cluster is the new record-holder for being the most massive star in the explored Universe. …
Continue ReadingLearn About Lesch Nyhan Syndrome: Genetics, Clinical Features and Treatment Options
What is Lesch Nyhan? Lesch Nyhan syndrome is an ‘inborn error of metabolism’, a genetically determined fault in body biochemistry. Reduced …
Continue ReadingMedullary Thyroid Carcinoma - the Importance of the RET Oncogene Test
Mutations in the RET protooncogene are involved in the development of hirschsprung’s disease and some types of thyroid cancer. The RET oncogene …
Continue ReadingChromosome Structure Changes
Are you interested in learning more about chromosome structure changes? If so, read on to learn about what they are and what they mean.
Continue ReadingDefects in the Neutrophil Elastase Enzyme - Elastase 2 Gene Mutation
The elastase 2 (ELA2) gene codes for the enzyme neutrophil elastase which is secreted by white blood cells called neutrophils. The enzyme is essential …
Continue ReadingInteresting and Amazing Space Facts for Kids
Information for kids about Space does not have to made too complex for you to grasp. Let’s outline of the various cosmic bodies.
Continue ReadingPost-translational Modifications in Proteins
Proteins formed during the translational process are require to go through various post-translational modifications to make them functional. Learn the …
Continue ReadingThe Significance of an Oncogene of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Line
MCF-7 is a ‘cell line’ that it is able to grow in culture indefinitely. Such ‘immortalized’ cells are a useful resource to …
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