Articles related to "Genetics"



Genetic Disorders and DNA Sweeps
Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases.
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Soon: a Dyslexia Test
A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education.
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The Genetic Variation of Salmon
North American salmon have survived tens of thousands of years of geological and climatic upheaval, leading them to evolve considerable genetic variation.
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The Genetics of Breed Dog Size
Dogs come in lots of shapes and sizes. Scientists have figured out that the IGF1 gene is one of the main reasons why.
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Eye Color Genetics
Recent work points to the OCA2 gene as the key gene in deciding between brown and other color eyes. The green eye gene has not yet been found.
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Genetics (part 1 of 2)
How much of a role does genetics play in your life? First off - the cosmetic aspect!

Genetics (part 2 of 2)
How much of a role does genetics play in your life? The second aspect - Brute Strength!
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Rat Genetics 101
A beginner's lesson in genetics and pink eye gene inheritance.
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Genetics and Genealogy
There are several labs that specialize in DNA testing for genealogical reserach purposes. An interesting way to establish your family tree.
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Genetics of APD & Psychopathy
What is the relationship between narcissism and psychopathy? Is antisocial personality extreme narcissism or a distinct condition? The article examines biology of APD.
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Genetics, Abuse and Anxiety Disorder PTSD
JAMA study reveals relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), child abuse and a stress-related gene.
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The Genetics of Human Skin Color
A genetic study in zebrafish helps to identify the gene responsible for Europeans' pale skin-the golden gene.
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ONE TOO MANY
Down Sydrome, information
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Rat Standards on the Web
Here are some pages where you can read up on rat showing standards and drool over pictures galore!
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The Genetic Link
Anorexia nervosa and the "nature versus nuture" question. Can anorexia be inherited, or is it all in the patient's head?
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DNA Selective Signature of Genes
Genetic sequencing allows MIT scientists to examine natural selection through the selective signature of a gene across a range of microbial species.
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Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
The misunderstood neurological illness restless leg syndrome can be diagnosed and treated to increase a person's quality of living. Research is ongoing.
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Bet you Can't own Just One
Why own a dog?
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Brave New Millennium - Part I
Medical technology is knocking on the door to a whole new amazing world. But has science underestimated depression and manic depression?
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Brave New Millennium - Part II
Science may open into a bright new dawn, but can we as humans deliver on that promise?
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Danger
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Dog Shows: Where the dog people go....
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Dogs are a joy forever!
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Purebred Dogs
Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.
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Things we can learn from our dogs!: a checklist....
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Who is at-risk for a hearing loss?
There are different degrees of hearing loss. Some are mild and some are very severe such as deafness. What are the causes? There are two main types which will be discussed here. Genetics vs acquired hearing loss. What does this mean? Read on.........
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Inheriting the Fat Gene
How much of a role does genetics play in obesity? Does inheriting the fat gene make it impossible to achieve a healthy weight?
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Sex and Desire IV
In this last article of a four-part series on desire and sexuality, we will look at two new studies on desire.
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GMO Food Research
GMO Food Research gives sources to learn about genetics, GM food, GM crops, transgenic crops, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GMO world crop facts.
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Ask an Expert
The best sites on the web, for getting answers to those questions about life's little mysteries.
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Hypertension
Hypertension, a serious medical disorder, affects more than 60 million Americans in the United States as well as people in other industrialized nations. This is an overview of the disease, providing key elements, risk factors, and what can be done to help control it.
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The Chicago Philosophy Project

Your Child's New Garden, Plan now for Planting Later
Gardening holds many benefits for children and families. Start early in the winter to be prepared for gardening during the following season. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
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Borderline Personality Disorder Brain Anatomy
A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain structure of BPD patients.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Brain Metabolism
A study recently appearing in the May 2007 issue of Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience reviews what we know about brain physiology of BPD patients.
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The Golden Gene and Fair Skin
By looking at the golden gene, scientists have found that Northern Europeans turned lighter-skinned some 30,000 years after they arrived in Europe.
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Biological Virus Lytic Cycle Replication
Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria.
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Home DNA Paternity Test in Stores
On March 30th, select drug stores began carrying the first over-the-counter DNA paternity home test to ever be available in stores.
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Hope For Obesity Sufferers
Although the numbers continue to climb, there are possibilities to consider when suffering from obesity.
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Grand Illusions and Self Inventory
The perception that age plays a factor in relationships is one of those grand illusions many believe to be fact. Do you suffer from grand illusions? How is does your personal inventory stack up?
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January Rat Care Book Review
The bible of rat care books is Nick May's <b>The Proper Care of Fancy Rats</b>!
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Does Music Make Kids Smarter?
The answer is "Yes", According to People for the Hillbilly Way - but it's Bluegrass, not Mozart.
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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.
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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.
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Prokaryotic Microbe Cell Biology
Prokaryotes are evolutionarily ancient, for billions of years the only form of life. Here's a summary of the basic "parts & pieces" of these primitive cells.
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What is Down Syndrome?
Also known as trisomy 21, Down syndrome (or Down’s Syndrome in the UK and many countries) is the most common genetic cause of mild and moderate mental retardation.
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Is a Blue Daylily in Your Future?
Read about a theory on creating blue Daylilies. See if you agree that this would work. Offer some ideas of your own.
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Childhood Obesity
Who's to blame for the rising numbers of overweight children; genetics, technology, society, fast food? How about looking at ourselves and make the right changes instead?
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Diploids and Tetraploid Daylilies

Heirloom Seed Saving Organizations
Seed saving has become a collaborative effort of gardeners, farmers, the food industry and governments throughout the world. Here are some of the organizations working to help preserve plant diversity.
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