All About Human Genetic Disorders
Our genetic code is not without a number of mutations. We are either born with them or acquire them during life. While most are benign others can …
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Genetic Abnormalities In Cuban People: A Guide To Genetic Conditions That Are Prevalent in The Cuban Population
Cuba is one of the world’s healthiest nations. Unfortunately, however, despite this overall good health, Cubans are not immune from suffering …
Continue ReadingA Review Of Some Gene Mutations In Dent's Disease: How Genetics Affect the Kidneys
Dent’s disease is a rare kidney disorder that is genetically inherited and causes a number of problems in affected individuals, including …
Continue ReadingThe Indigenous Maya Genetic Traits: Physical Attributes and Other Characteristics
The genetic traits of the indigenous Mayan people are very distinctive and these characteristics can be observed in almost all of population. …
Continue ReadingIs Missing Ear Cartilage Genetic? The Genetics of Ear Cartilage
Missing ear cartilage or scientifically termed as microtia is one of the top ear deformities among newborn infants. In most cases, the genetics of ear …
Continue ReadingGenetic Patterns of Hair Growth: The Genetics of Alopecia
Genetics can affect the patterns of human hair growth. In this article, the genetic patterns of hair growth and the occurrence of patterned hair loss, …
Continue ReadingWhy Do Men Develop Patterned Baldness? What Are The Genetics Of Male Patterned Baldness?
In this article, the genetics of male patterned baldness is discussed.
Continue ReadingWhat Two Chromosomal Errors Are the Worst?
Chromosomal disorders are rare but devastating. What two chromosomal errors are the worst? This article will outline the two which are the most …
Continue ReadingA List of Chromosome 22 Disorders and Their Causes
There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. When one is damaged or missing a genetic disorder will occur.
Continue ReadingAdoption Studies and Human Inheritance Mechanisms
Adoption studies are often used to understand human inheritance mechanisms, allowing researchers to separate genetic and environmental effects. This …
Continue ReadingTwin Studies and Human Heritability
Twin studies are an often used method to study human heritability. The notion of concordance allows to distinguish between genetic and environmental …
Continue ReadingA Guide to the Use of Pedigree Analysis in the Study of Human Inheritance
One way to study human inheritance often used by geneticists, is to analyze pedigrees. Through such analysis, several types of traits can be …
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