Human Genetics
Human genetics is the branch that studies the aspect of 'inheritance' in formation of human beings. Its study makes it easier to understand the cause of certain disorders, behavioral issues and development.
How Do Mutations Occur in Human Cells
Has it ever crossed your mind to know how do mutations occur in human cells? Mutations in DNA are very much possible when it comes to human cells. Let us have a look at what causes mutations in cells by going through the following article.
Law of Segregation
Law of segregation and independent assortment forms the basis of genetics and inheritance in living beings The following article explains the law of segregation in detail. Read on.
Incomplete Dominance Examples
A compilation of some incomplete dominance examples intended to help you get a better understanding of this type of inheritance in genetic science. Continue reading for more information on incomplete dominance.
What is Incomplete Dominance
Even though Gregor Mendel made it seem easy, many people find it difficult to figure out what is incomplete dominance all about and how it differs from co-dominance. In the following write-up, we will stress on answering some FAQs about incomplete dominance in genetics.
Where Does Transcription Occur
Transcription is an important part of protein synthesis which takes place within the cell. But exactly where does transcription occur? Find out the answer to this question in the following article...
Attached Earlobes
Attached earlobes are nothing but a genetic trait. Read on to know more on how a person may end up with attached earlobes and what this trait means...
Genetic Testing during Pregnancy
A lot of controversies are associated with genetic testing during pregnancy. Let's see what they are and what mechanism is involved in such a testing.
What Makes up DNA
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is known as the building block of life. Through this article let us discuss what makes up DNA and its role in life.
Chromosomes in Humans
The correct diploid number of chromosomes in humans is 46, out of which 44 are somatic ones and remaining 2 are sex determining chromosomes. Any abnormalities in the chromosomal number or structure are expressed as genetic disorders. Read on to know more...
Genetic Predisposition
Genetic predisposition is an interesting aspect used to determine the risk of developing disease in an individual, particularly if he or she has a medical history for a chronic health problem. For information on genetic predisposition to obesity, depression, addiction and disease, read on...
Genotype and Phenotype Difference
This article dwells on genotype and phenotype difference. Genotype refers to the genetic constitution of an individual or organism, while phenotype is the observable traits of an individual such as height, weight, color, behavioral patterns, etc. Read more on phenotype vs genotype...
Polygenic Traits
Polygenic traits are different physical characteristics of individuals, due to specific inheritance patterns. It is responsible for difference in phenotypic makeup of individuals. Read on.
Inherited Traits in Humans
There are so many inherited traits in humans that we can talk about, that you'd be really surprised. Join me as I take you through some of these in the following article.
Dominant and Recessive Traits in Humans
There are many dominant and recessive traits in humans that are exhibited in each individual. The following article will cover a little part of genetics and help you with a list of dominant and recessive traits in humans.
Prenatal Genetic Testing Pros And Cons
Are you looking for prenatal genetic testing pros and cons? If yes, you are at the right place, as here we will discuss the advantages as well as disadvantages of getting genetic testing done before the baby is born.
Somatic Cells
Somatic cells are any cells except germline cells that make up an individual. The following article will provide some answers related to the question what are somatic cells.
Who Is Responsible? The Environment or The Genes?
Is it the genes or is it the environment we are born in that most influences us? This is a going on debate among scientists, see more in the article below.
DNA Replication Steps
DNA replication is a process, by which another copy of a double stranded DNA is produced. There are many complex steps involved for completion of this process. Let us have a short insight into the interesting and intriguing process of DNA replication steps.
Pros and Cons of Designer Babies
Designer babies are babies, whose genetic makeup has been artificially screened and chosen by scientists, via genetic engineering. This concept has raised numerous ethical issues. Let's have a look at the pros and cons of designer babies.
History of DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA is the body's container of genetically inherited instructions. These instructions manifest in a lifetime, in the form of common patterns of behavior or health problems, or psychosomatic relativity. The nucleic acid is essential to the growth, development and functioning of all living organisms.
Point Mutations
A change in the single base pair of a nucleotide sequence is referred to as point mutation. The genetic disease, sickle cell anemia is an example of point mutation that occurs in the coding sequence of a gene.
DNA Transcription
DNA transcription is a step in protein synthesis or central dogma, in which DNA is transcribed into mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid), before actually converting into protein molecules. Read on to know more about DNA transcription.
DNA Day Celebration
The DNA day, celebrated internationally on the 25th of April, is here again to commemorate the major events of genetics. Read on to understand more about the DNA day celebration.
Genetic Testing and Screening
Genetic testing is one of the important techniques of medical science for detecting alterations in the genes and chromosomes of an individual. It helps in diagnosing genetic disorders, predicting the risks of disease occurrence and also in identifying carriers of genetic disorders.
Genetic Drift
Genetic drift is one of the important mechanisms of evolution that is more significant in small populations. Let's discuss in detail about genetic drift and its role in the process of evolution.
Who Discovered DNA
Who discovered DNA? Read on to find out the history of DNA discovery...
Facts about Human Chromosomes
Human chromosomes are strands of DNA carrying all the important information about the human being. To look at some interesting facts about the human chromosomes, read on...
Interesting Aspects of Human Genetics
Human genetics revolves around the influence of genes on human nature and behavior patterns. It is associated with certain personality traits as well as disorders in human beings. Let us look at the interesting aspects of human genetics.
Famous Scientists in Genetic Research
Today genetics has become a frontier area for scientific research. There have been revolutionary breakthroughs in this field, that have made genetics a science with great potential, particularly in the medical sciences. Let's have a look at some famous scientists who have made an invaluable contribution to genetic research.
Human Genetic Engineering
Can you imagine seemingly incurable ailments to find a cure in human genetic engineering? No? Then read on for some interesting information on human genetic engineering.
Unusual New Study Show that Men May be "More Evolved"
A new study has indicated that the Y chromosome, that which belongs only to men, is evolving faster than any other chromosome in the human body.
Has it ever crossed your mind to know how do mutations occur in human cells? Mutations in DNA are very much possible when it comes to human cells. Let us have a look at what causes mutations in cells by going through the following article.
Law of Segregation
Law of segregation and independent assortment forms the basis of genetics and inheritance in living beings The following article explains the law of segregation in detail. Read on.
Incomplete Dominance Examples
A compilation of some incomplete dominance examples intended to help you get a better understanding of this type of inheritance in genetic science. Continue reading for more information on incomplete dominance.
What is Incomplete Dominance
Even though Gregor Mendel made it seem easy, many people find it difficult to figure out what is incomplete dominance all about and how it differs from co-dominance. In the following write-up, we will stress on answering some FAQs about incomplete dominance in genetics.
Where Does Transcription Occur
Transcription is an important part of protein synthesis which takes place within the cell. But exactly where does transcription occur? Find out the answer to this question in the following article...
Attached Earlobes
Attached earlobes are nothing but a genetic trait. Read on to know more on how a person may end up with attached earlobes and what this trait means...
Genetic Testing during Pregnancy
A lot of controversies are associated with genetic testing during pregnancy. Let's see what they are and what mechanism is involved in such a testing.
What Makes up DNA
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is known as the building block of life. Through this article let us discuss what makes up DNA and its role in life.
Chromosomes in Humans
The correct diploid number of chromosomes in humans is 46, out of which 44 are somatic ones and remaining 2 are sex determining chromosomes. Any abnormalities in the chromosomal number or structure are expressed as genetic disorders. Read on to know more...
Genetic Predisposition
Genetic predisposition is an interesting aspect used to determine the risk of developing disease in an individual, particularly if he or she has a medical history for a chronic health problem. For information on genetic predisposition to obesity, depression, addiction and disease, read on...
Genotype and Phenotype Difference
This article dwells on genotype and phenotype difference. Genotype refers to the genetic constitution of an individual or organism, while phenotype is the observable traits of an individual such as height, weight, color, behavioral patterns, etc. Read more on phenotype vs genotype...
Polygenic Traits
Polygenic traits are different physical characteristics of individuals, due to specific inheritance patterns. It is responsible for difference in phenotypic makeup of individuals. Read on.
Inherited Traits in Humans
There are so many inherited traits in humans that we can talk about, that you'd be really surprised. Join me as I take you through some of these in the following article.
Dominant and Recessive Traits in Humans
There are many dominant and recessive traits in humans that are exhibited in each individual. The following article will cover a little part of genetics and help you with a list of dominant and recessive traits in humans.
Prenatal Genetic Testing Pros And Cons
Are you looking for prenatal genetic testing pros and cons? If yes, you are at the right place, as here we will discuss the advantages as well as disadvantages of getting genetic testing done before the baby is born.
Somatic Cells
Somatic cells are any cells except germline cells that make up an individual. The following article will provide some answers related to the question what are somatic cells.
Who Is Responsible? The Environment or The Genes?
Is it the genes or is it the environment we are born in that most influences us? This is a going on debate among scientists, see more in the article below.
DNA Replication Steps
DNA replication is a process, by which another copy of a double stranded DNA is produced. There are many complex steps involved for completion of this process. Let us have a short insight into the interesting and intriguing process of DNA replication steps.
Pros and Cons of Designer Babies
Designer babies are babies, whose genetic makeup has been artificially screened and chosen by scientists, via genetic engineering. This concept has raised numerous ethical issues. Let's have a look at the pros and cons of designer babies.
History of DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA is the body's container of genetically inherited instructions. These instructions manifest in a lifetime, in the form of common patterns of behavior or health problems, or psychosomatic relativity. The nucleic acid is essential to the growth, development and functioning of all living organisms.
Point Mutations
A change in the single base pair of a nucleotide sequence is referred to as point mutation. The genetic disease, sickle cell anemia is an example of point mutation that occurs in the coding sequence of a gene.
DNA Transcription
DNA transcription is a step in protein synthesis or central dogma, in which DNA is transcribed into mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid), before actually converting into protein molecules. Read on to know more about DNA transcription.
DNA Day Celebration
The DNA day, celebrated internationally on the 25th of April, is here again to commemorate the major events of genetics. Read on to understand more about the DNA day celebration.
Genetic Testing and Screening
Genetic testing is one of the important techniques of medical science for detecting alterations in the genes and chromosomes of an individual. It helps in diagnosing genetic disorders, predicting the risks of disease occurrence and also in identifying carriers of genetic disorders.
Genetic Drift
Genetic drift is one of the important mechanisms of evolution that is more significant in small populations. Let's discuss in detail about genetic drift and its role in the process of evolution.
Who Discovered DNA
Who discovered DNA? Read on to find out the history of DNA discovery...
Facts about Human Chromosomes
Human chromosomes are strands of DNA carrying all the important information about the human being. To look at some interesting facts about the human chromosomes, read on...
Interesting Aspects of Human Genetics
Human genetics revolves around the influence of genes on human nature and behavior patterns. It is associated with certain personality traits as well as disorders in human beings. Let us look at the interesting aspects of human genetics.
Famous Scientists in Genetic Research
Today genetics has become a frontier area for scientific research. There have been revolutionary breakthroughs in this field, that have made genetics a science with great potential, particularly in the medical sciences. Let's have a look at some famous scientists who have made an invaluable contribution to genetic research.
Human Genetic Engineering
Can you imagine seemingly incurable ailments to find a cure in human genetic engineering? No? Then read on for some interesting information on human genetic engineering.
Unusual New Study Show that Men May be "More Evolved"
A new study has indicated that the Y chromosome, that which belongs only to men, is evolving faster than any other chromosome in the human body.