Articles related to "Genetic Information"
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Chromosomal abnormality, the leading cause of miscarriage, is responsible for about half of all miscarriages.
chromosomal abnormality • cause of miscarriage • miscarriage • genetic information • chromosomes
Chromosomal abnormality, the leading cause of miscarriage, is responsible for about half of all miscarriages.
chromosomal abnormality • cause of miscarriage • miscarriage • genetic information • chromosomes
What is Ribonucleic Acid or RNA?
RNA, ribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that transcribes DNA's instructions and translates instruction into construction of protein.
what is rna • ribonucleic acid • nucleic acid • mrna • rrna
RNA, ribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that transcribes DNA's instructions and translates instruction into construction of protein.
what is rna • ribonucleic acid • nucleic acid • mrna • rrna
Chromosomes & Sister Chromatids
When is DNA considered a chromosome? What is a sister chromatid and how does it differ from a chromosome? The article unravels some of the lingo of DNA.
sister chromatids • cell nuclear division mitosis • duplicated homologous chromosomes • eukaryotic cell cycle • parent daughter cell
When is DNA considered a chromosome? What is a sister chromatid and how does it differ from a chromosome? The article unravels some of the lingo of DNA.
sister chromatids • cell nuclear division mitosis • duplicated homologous chromosomes • eukaryotic cell cycle • parent daughter cell
Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
Many US citizens fear the use of genetic tests to investigate medical conditions. GINA will prevent the use of results by employers and insurers.
gina • genetic information non-discrimination act • genetic testing • genetic disorder • genetic disability
Many US citizens fear the use of genetic tests to investigate medical conditions. GINA will prevent the use of results by employers and insurers.
gina • genetic information non-discrimination act • genetic testing • genetic disorder • genetic disability
Nucleic Acid Function - DNA and RNA
Nucleic acids, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the vital genetic blueprints, messengers and builders of the cellular world.
nucleic acid function • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
Nucleic acids, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the vital genetic blueprints, messengers and builders of the cellular world.
nucleic acid function • nucleic acid structure • dna replication • dna transcription • genetic transcription
Making Plastics out of Switchgrass Plants
To reduce plastics pollution, researchers at Metabolix Inc. have engineered a new technique to grow a biodegradable plastic out of switchgrass plants.
plastic out of plants • bioplastics • switch grass • biodegradable • bioengineering
To reduce plastics pollution, researchers at Metabolix Inc. have engineered a new technique to grow a biodegradable plastic out of switchgrass plants.
plastic out of plants • bioplastics • switch grass • biodegradable • bioengineering
Personal Genome Project
Making DNA information available to scientists can speed research into medical conditions, yet may also lead to a loss of privacy.
personal genome project • human genome project • genetic information nondiscrimination act • discrimination dna • denetic information nondiscrimination act
Making DNA information available to scientists can speed research into medical conditions, yet may also lead to a loss of privacy.
personal genome project • human genome project • genetic information nondiscrimination act • discrimination dna • denetic information nondiscrimination act
Personalized Medicine
The powerful new concept of personalized medicine holds great promise for improving patient health, although its full potential has yet to be realized.
personalized medicine • personalized healthcare • ethical concerns of personalized medicine • genetic basis of disease • environment and disease
The powerful new concept of personalized medicine holds great promise for improving patient health, although its full potential has yet to be realized.
personalized medicine • personalized healthcare • ethical concerns of personalized medicine • genetic basis of disease • environment and disease
Seed - a plant’s time capsule
A seed is a kind of a time capsule for a plant preserving its ancestral genetic information and projects it in future.
flowering plants • decorative • devotional purposes • flowers as sex organs • pollen
A seed is a kind of a time capsule for a plant preserving its ancestral genetic information and projects it in future.
flowering plants • decorative • devotional purposes • flowers as sex organs • pollen
Understanding Hybrids
Today there is a movement towards using species plants as opposed to modern hybrids. To make an informed decision in this respect, learn about what a hybrid is and the advantages and disadvantages. This article will take you through an explanation of genes, traits, hybrid vigor, and at the same time also tell the tale of the tulip. Lean the difference between an F1 and an F2 hybrid.
hybrids • f1 • f2 • p • native
Today there is a movement towards using species plants as opposed to modern hybrids. To make an informed decision in this respect, learn about what a hybrid is and the advantages and disadvantages. This article will take you through an explanation of genes, traits, hybrid vigor, and at the same time also tell the tale of the tulip. Lean the difference between an F1 and an F2 hybrid.
hybrids • f1 • f2 • p • native
Viral Infectious Disease
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
Academic Writing: Narrative
Being able to describe a sequence of events is a key requirement in academic writing; it could be describing an experiment; giving the background to a topic; relating an incident.
elt • efl • academic writing • narrative • learning
Being able to describe a sequence of events is a key requirement in academic writing; it could be describing an experiment; giving the background to a topic; relating an incident.
elt • efl • academic writing • narrative • learning
Avian Flu Pandemic
Avian influenza A virus has the potential to evolve into a strain that can effectively be spread person-to-person.
flu • influenza • influenza a • avian flu • avian influenza
Avian influenza A virus has the potential to evolve into a strain that can effectively be spread person-to-person.
flu • influenza • influenza a • avian flu • avian influenza
DNA Terminology
Genes use a specific chemical language to store information. There is also a structural language that, if you understand it, will help you better understand DNA.
who discovered dna structure • chemical components of dna • watson and crick • dna replication • semi-conservative replication
Genes use a specific chemical language to store information. There is also a structural language that, if you understand it, will help you better understand DNA.
who discovered dna structure • chemical components of dna • watson and crick • dna replication • semi-conservative replication
Polymerization of DNA & RNA Building Blocks
Prior to cell division, a new copy of DNA must be built. And in order for our cells to make proteins, RNA must be created from the DNA template. How is this accomplished?
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid polymerization • deoxyribonucleic acid • nucleic acid transcription • rna translation
Prior to cell division, a new copy of DNA must be built. And in order for our cells to make proteins, RNA must be created from the DNA template. How is this accomplished?
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid polymerization • deoxyribonucleic acid • nucleic acid transcription • rna translation
What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation?
A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation.
what is a genetic mutation • what is a gene mutation • what is dna mutation • genome mutation • mutated gene
A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation.
what is a genetic mutation • what is a gene mutation • what is dna mutation • genome mutation • mutated gene
Nucleic Acid DNA & RNA Synthesis
What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid structure • nucleic acid polymerization • dna deoxyrobonucleic acid replication • rna ribonucleic acid transcription
What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.
nucleic acid synthesis • nucleic acid structure • nucleic acid polymerization • dna deoxyrobonucleic acid replication • rna ribonucleic acid transcription
Cancer Screening Basics
Getting appropriate cancer screening literally can save lives since early detection is the key to effective cancer treatment.
cancer • pap smear • skin cancer • cervical cancer • hpv
Getting appropriate cancer screening literally can save lives since early detection is the key to effective cancer treatment.
cancer • pap smear • skin cancer • cervical cancer • hpv
DNA Evidence Raises Concerns
DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.
dna evidence • perception of evidence • beyond a reasonable doubt • exhoneration with dna evidence • the awe of science
DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.
dna evidence • perception of evidence • beyond a reasonable doubt • exhoneration with dna evidence • the awe of science
Family Conflicts Over BRCA Testing
Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
breast • ovarian • cancer • genetic • testing
Is knowledge power or is ignorance bliss? It's a question that can divide families when it comes to testing for abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
breast • ovarian • cancer • genetic • testing
Genetic Infertility
How some forms of infertility may be caused by a genetic defect.
genetic infertility • genetic causes for infertility • low sperm count • azoospermia • no sperm
How some forms of infertility may be caused by a genetic defect.
genetic infertility • genetic causes for infertility • low sperm count • azoospermia • no sperm
Hybrid Embryos Planned
Doctors hope to find cures for Parkinson's disease and other maladies by testing on cross human and animal embryos.
human/animal embryos • hybrid embryos • stem cell research • organ transplantation • embryo research
Doctors hope to find cures for Parkinson's disease and other maladies by testing on cross human and animal embryos.
human/animal embryos • hybrid embryos • stem cell research • organ transplantation • embryo research
Introduction to Chromosomes in Human Cells
First discovered in the 1800s, chromosomes are cell bodies that provide efficient storage for DNA.
what are the functions of chromosomes • different types of chromosomes • number of chromosomes in humans • centromeres and telomeres in chromosomes • telomeres and aging
First discovered in the 1800s, chromosomes are cell bodies that provide efficient storage for DNA.
what are the functions of chromosomes • different types of chromosomes • number of chromosomes in humans • centromeres and telomeres in chromosomes • telomeres and aging
Viral DNA and RNA Genomes
Viral genomes might be small, but, as dsDNA, ssDNA, dsRNA or SS RNA, they show much more variation in form than is found in the genetic material of living cells.
viral genome • viral dna • viral rna • virus genetic material • whst is a virus made of
Viral genomes might be small, but, as dsDNA, ssDNA, dsRNA or SS RNA, they show much more variation in form than is found in the genetic material of living cells.
viral genome • viral dna • viral rna • virus genetic material • whst is a virus made of
A FEW BASICS ABOUT YOUR NUCLEOTIDE-BASES (i.e. GENES)
Reviews a few definitions of genetic health professionals and genetic tests
medical genetics • genetic test • health professional • carrier • preimplantation
Reviews a few definitions of genetic health professionals and genetic tests
medical genetics • genetic test • health professional • carrier • preimplantation
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder and deterioration of the brain. Good nutrition and a healthy life style can play an enormous role in its prevention.
alzheimer’s disease • blood-brain barrier • heavy metal poisoning • deterioration of the brain cells • aluminum toxicity
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder and deterioration of the brain. Good nutrition and a healthy life style can play an enormous role in its prevention.
alzheimer’s disease • blood-brain barrier • heavy metal poisoning • deterioration of the brain cells • aluminum toxicity
Bacterial Species Are Made in Intestines
The species concept of stable genetic composition does not apply to the complex, promiscuous community of the digestive tract. The gut environment defines gut flora.
species concept • gut flora • horizonal gene transmission • transduction • transformation
The species concept of stable genetic composition does not apply to the complex, promiscuous community of the digestive tract. The gut environment defines gut flora.
species concept • gut flora • horizonal gene transmission • transduction • transformation
Cells & Viral Pathogenic Microbes
All living things are composed of one or more cells. Unlike cells, viruses, viroids and prions are acellular, nonliving parasites that require a living host to reproduce.
cells viral pathogenic microbes • difference cells viruses • living cell • virus viroid prion • eukaryotic eukaryotes prokaryotes prokaryotic cell
All living things are composed of one or more cells. Unlike cells, viruses, viroids and prions are acellular, nonliving parasites that require a living host to reproduce.
cells viral pathogenic microbes • difference cells viruses • living cell • virus viroid prion • eukaryotic eukaryotes prokaryotes prokaryotic cell
CVS - Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling is one prenatal test that is offered today. Information from CVS can be helpful, however there are risks to CVS as with many prenatal tests
cvs • prenatal testing • risks • miscarriage • genetic
Chorionic Villus Sampling is one prenatal test that is offered today. Information from CVS can be helpful, however there are risks to CVS as with many prenatal tests
cvs • prenatal testing • risks • miscarriage • genetic
DNA Changes and Psychic Consciousness
Russian scientists' discovery of the wave information character of DNA points to a recovery of lost spirituality.
dna changes • words • wave genetics • a grammar of spirituality • junk dna
Russian scientists' discovery of the wave information character of DNA points to a recovery of lost spirituality.
dna changes • words • wave genetics • a grammar of spirituality • junk dna
DNA: Duplicated and Homologues
Sexual reproducers have 2 sets of homologous chromosomes. Cells must duplicate DNA prior to cell division. What is the distinction between duplicates and homologues?
homologous chromosome • homologue • duplicated chromosome • replicated chromosome • homologous duplicated chromosomes
Sexual reproducers have 2 sets of homologous chromosomes. Cells must duplicate DNA prior to cell division. What is the distinction between duplicates and homologues?
homologous chromosome • homologue • duplicated chromosome • replicated chromosome • homologous duplicated chromosomes
External Structures of Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic cells can have a variety of surface appendages - flagellum, fimbria or pilus - that enable them to move, adhere to surfaces and even infect host cells.
prokaryote surface appendages • external structures prokaryotic cell • prokaryote flagella • prokaryote flagellum • bacteria flagella
Prokaryotic cells can have a variety of surface appendages - flagellum, fimbria or pilus - that enable them to move, adhere to surfaces and even infect host cells.
prokaryote surface appendages • external structures prokaryotic cell • prokaryote flagella • prokaryote flagellum • bacteria flagella
Healing With Sound
New theories on the holographic nature of living organisms suggest that man is comforted and healed by sound waves.
healing with sound • quantum bioholography • solfeggio frequencies • regenetics • richard allan miller
New theories on the holographic nature of living organisms suggest that man is comforted and healed by sound waves.
healing with sound • quantum bioholography • solfeggio frequencies • regenetics • richard allan miller
How Did Recombinant DNA Start?
A series of critical scientific discoveries were required before the manipulation and propagation of engineered DNA molecules could be undertaken.
who started recombinant dna • what are restriction enzymes • what enzymes cut dna • how do you paste together different dna molecules • who started dna cloning
A series of critical scientific discoveries were required before the manipulation and propagation of engineered DNA molecules could be undertaken.
who started recombinant dna • what are restriction enzymes • what enzymes cut dna • how do you paste together different dna molecules • who started dna cloning
How Your Partner's Eggs Make Your Sperm Younger
New research shows that the egg can wind back the years by re-setting the age of a sperm and optimize the chance of a healthy baby.
human egg makes sperm cells younger • stem cell research • old age fathers • egg nucleus transplant • 90 year old father
New research shows that the egg can wind back the years by re-setting the age of a sperm and optimize the chance of a healthy baby.
human egg makes sperm cells younger • stem cell research • old age fathers • egg nucleus transplant • 90 year old father
Javan Gibbon Is Critically Endangered
Slowing the rate of deforestation will be key to survival of this silvery ape. Javan gibbons from the pet trade become part of captive breeding or translocation programs.
javan or silvery gibbon • critically endangered primate conservation • deforestation and fragmentation • illegal exotic pet trade • indonesian wildlife protection
Slowing the rate of deforestation will be key to survival of this silvery ape. Javan gibbons from the pet trade become part of captive breeding or translocation programs.
javan or silvery gibbon • critically endangered primate conservation • deforestation and fragmentation • illegal exotic pet trade • indonesian wildlife protection
Making Sense of the Genetics of RNA Viruses
The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or RNA, and if it is single-stranded RNA, the biologist must then make sense of the type of strand.
viral rna sense strand • negative sense strand • positive sense strand • viral genome • sense strand
The genetic material of a virus can be either DNA or RNA, and if it is single-stranded RNA, the biologist must then make sense of the type of strand.
viral rna sense strand • negative sense strand • positive sense strand • viral genome • sense strand
New Technology, What is Genetic Assessment?
Services are available that can compare genetic makeup to markers that indicate risks for many genetic diseases using only a saliva test.
genetic makeup • dna test • national human genome research institute • genetic marker • genetic predisposition
Services are available that can compare genetic makeup to markers that indicate risks for many genetic diseases using only a saliva test.
genetic makeup • dna test • national human genome research institute • genetic marker • genetic predisposition
Nucleic Acids and DNA Gene Recognition
New study demonstrates that genes recognize other genes that have similar base pair sequences, a discovery that can help us understand DNA repair and genetic diversity.
dna gene recognition • gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other
New study demonstrates that genes recognize other genes that have similar base pair sequences, a discovery that can help us understand DNA repair and genetic diversity.
dna gene recognition • gene recognition • genes base pair sequence homology • recognize nitrogenous bases • genes recognize each other
Pandemic, Bird, Epidemic Influenza Cure Soon?
New antibody treatments and vaccines to combat influenza may soon be possible and recurrent yearly flu immunizations may become a thing of the past.
new influenza protection • influenza and bird flu antibody • monoclonal antibodies to influenza • neutralizing antibodies to influenza hn • influenza hemagglutinin neutralizing antibody
New antibody treatments and vaccines to combat influenza may soon be possible and recurrent yearly flu immunizations may become a thing of the past.
new influenza protection • influenza and bird flu antibody • monoclonal antibodies to influenza • neutralizing antibodies to influenza hn • influenza hemagglutinin neutralizing antibody
Ploidy: Diplod and Haploid
Humans are diploid organisms with two sets of homologous chromosomes, but we also contain haploid sex cells with one set and half the number.
ploidy • haploid • diploid • 2n • chromosome number
Humans are diploid organisms with two sets of homologous chromosomes, but we also contain haploid sex cells with one set and half the number.
ploidy • haploid • diploid • 2n • chromosome number
Podcasts from the Garden
Plant families gift your family with "podcasts" from the garden every autumn. Hunt, gather, and use dry seed pods for a variety of purposes and projects.
podcasts from the garden • nature broadcasts across the airways • function of ripening seed pods • shapes colors textures and designs of pods • milkweed pods are popular for making dried decorat
Plant families gift your family with "podcasts" from the garden every autumn. Hunt, gather, and use dry seed pods for a variety of purposes and projects.
podcasts from the garden • nature broadcasts across the airways • function of ripening seed pods • shapes colors textures and designs of pods • milkweed pods are popular for making dried decorat
The Basics of DNA Types and Inheritance
People interested in exploring both recent and deep ancestry may turn to molecular genealogy for more information.
the dna and inheritance of autosomes • the dna and inheritance of the x chromosome • the dna and inheritance of the y chromosome • the inheritance of mitochondrial dna • molecular genealogy
People interested in exploring both recent and deep ancestry may turn to molecular genealogy for more information.
the dna and inheritance of autosomes • the dna and inheritance of the x chromosome • the dna and inheritance of the y chromosome • the inheritance of mitochondrial dna • molecular genealogy
The Reproductive Life Cycle of a Mushroom
Fungi have a complex life cycle, and mushrooms are no exception. Mushroom reproduction includes both sexual and asexual reproductive stages.
mushroom reproduction • mushroom spores • methods of fungi reproduction • basidiomycota reproduction • basidiospores
Fungi have a complex life cycle, and mushrooms are no exception. Mushroom reproduction includes both sexual and asexual reproductive stages.
mushroom reproduction • mushroom spores • methods of fungi reproduction • basidiomycota reproduction • basidiospores
Understanding the Basics of Genetics
This article provides an introduction to genetics, a relatively new field of science that has made its way into many areas of study.
basic genetics • how do genes work? • gregor mendel • hiv cure • genetically modified plants
This article provides an introduction to genetics, a relatively new field of science that has made its way into many areas of study.
basic genetics • how do genes work? • gregor mendel • hiv cure • genetically modified plants
What is Biochemistry?
DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.
biochemistry • protein • dna • fats • lipids
DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.
biochemistry • protein • dna • fats • lipids
Where do the candidates stand?
Taking a look at where the two main candidates in this year's US elections stand on various Internet-related topics.
internet society • election • us • candidates • issues
Taking a look at where the two main candidates in this year's US elections stand on various Internet-related topics.
internet society • election • us • candidates • issues
World's Most Endangered Wild Cat
Captive breeding and prey base restoration being used to aid recovery but loss of habitat and human interaction issues need to be addressed for lynx to stay in the wild.
most endangered wild cat • iberian lynx • extinction due to human interaction • habitat destruction • captive breeding
Captive breeding and prey base restoration being used to aid recovery but loss of habitat and human interaction issues need to be addressed for lynx to stay in the wild.
most endangered wild cat • iberian lynx • extinction due to human interaction • habitat destruction • captive breeding
Alfred Day Hershey - Pioneer in Microbiology
Alfred Day Hershey was a prominent member of the Phage Church and won a Nobel Prize in 1969 for his pioneering work in DNA and heredity.
hershey • dna • phage • bacteriophage • delbruck
Alfred Day Hershey was a prominent member of the Phage Church and won a Nobel Prize in 1969 for his pioneering work in DNA and heredity.
hershey • dna • phage • bacteriophage • delbruck
DNA Microarrays: A New Tool for Cancer Diagnosis
A new method of cancer classification and diagnosis is evolving based on the use of DNA microarrays.It gets to the heart of the causes of cancer by detecting the responsible defective genes.
dna microarrays • dna chips • cancer • gene expression • diagnosis
A new method of cancer classification and diagnosis is evolving based on the use of DNA microarrays.It gets to the heart of the causes of cancer by detecting the responsible defective genes.
dna microarrays • dna chips • cancer • gene expression • diagnosis
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