You are what you eat—and what you eat may beencodedin your DNA. Studies have indicated that your genetics play a role in determining the foods you find delicious or disgusting. But exactly how big a role they play has been difficult topin down. “Everything has a genetic component, even...
What began as broad research focused on combining genetics and developmental biology by well-respected scientists includingConrad H. Waddingtonand Ernst Hadorn during the mid-twentieth century has evolved into the field we currently refer to as epigenetics. The term epigenetics, which was coined by Wa...
Kras, Hras or Nras mutations occur at varying frequencies across different tumors in humans for unknown reasons. A new study shows that, in mice, locus-specific regulatory elements determine whether mutations in Hras or Kras will predominate in lung and skin tumors. This is a preview of subscrip...
In blood typing, Rh+ or having the Rh factor (R), is dominant over Rh-, lacking the Rh factor (r). Can 2 Rh- parents produce an Rh+ child? yes no the genetics can't work Sickle cell anemia is a recessive disease in humans. If only one parent carries a ...
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a systemic protozoan disease that is transmitted by phlebotomine sandflies. Poor and neglected populations in East Africa and the Indian sub-continent are particularly affected. Early and accurate diagnosis and treatment re
In ZFN-mediated gene targeting, this is circumvented by using designer ZFNs to cut at the desired chromosomal locus inside the cells. The DNA break is then patched up using the new investigator-provided genetic information and the cells' own repair machinery. The accuracy and high efficiency of...
What is Gene Therapy Used For? Gene therapy research involves multiple disciplines and technologies. With the development of molecular biology, molecular genetics, and clinical medicine, gene therapy has been widely used in clinical practice. At present, the scope of gene therapy has expanded from ...
Genome-wide association study implicates HLA-C*01:02 as a risk factor at the major histocompatibility complex locus in schizophrenia. Biol Psychiatry. 2012;72:620–8. PubMed Central Google Scholar Ripke S, O’Dushlaine C, Chambert K, Moran JL, Kähler AK, Akterin S, et al. Genome-...
What is the function of the Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule in genetics? Explain in detail. What is the function of a DNA Vector? What is the part of the cell cycle in which DNA is synthesized? What is DNA composed of? What is the biochemical structure of DNA and how does DNA...
Major Health Problems in the United States The Role of Demographics on Health: Global Perspective & Influences 6:15 Healthy Lifestyle Definition, Factors & Tips 6:06 Sources of Health Information: Overview & Reliability 6:59 Locus of Control: Definition & Relation to Wellness 5:12 Risk...