DNA World
This blog is all about DNA, a mysterious genetic material.
Apr 13, 2010
Scientists hail 'revolutionary' kidney gene find
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Chronic kidney disease causes the organs to function less effectivel The identification of 20 genes which could help explain the c...
Autosomal dominant vs Autosomal recessive
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Autosomal dominant Main article: Autosomal dominant#Autosomal dominant gene Only one mutated copy of the gene will be necessary for a...
Fossil Hunters and Their Amazing Achievements
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9-Year-Old Fossil Hunter Finds 2-Million Old Human 9-Year-Old Fossil Hunter Finds 2-Million Old Human by Mitch Marconi A 9-year-old boy re...
Apr 5, 2010
What information about a genetic condition can statistics provide?
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Statistical data can provide general information about how common a condition is, how many people have the condition, or how likely it is th...
How are genetic conditions and genes named?
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Naming genetic conditions Genetic conditions are not named in one standard way (unlike genes, which are given an official name and symbol by...
What are complex or multifactorial disorders?
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Researchers are learning that nearly all conditions and diseases have a genetic component. Some disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and cy...
Can changes in mitochondrial DNA affect health and development?
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Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use. Although most DNA is packaged in ...
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