Essays on Genetics

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Gene Therapy: Concept and Types

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Gene therapy was first discovered in the mid-1970s when researchers were able to isolate certain types of genes from DNA. The term "gene therapy" emerged in the 1980s and further propelled research in the field. When we are born, each individual comes with a set...

DNA Gene

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Fragile X Syndrome as a Form of Mental Retardation

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Introduction to Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome is the most common genetically-inherited form of mental retardation currently known. In addition to intellectual disability, some individuals with Fragile X display common physical traits and characteristic facial features, such as prominent ears. Made-to-order essay as fast...

Gene Mental Retardation

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Methods of DNA Isolation

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Isolation of DNA is a very important technique which is the foundation for many types of techniques such as the diagnosis of many genetic diseases as well as fingerprinting DNA. How much amount and purity required, the DNA type is what makes the difference for...

DNA

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Plant Breeding: Heterosis

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This development has been exploited extensively in crop production and has been a strong force within the evolution of plants. The genetic basis has been mentioned for nearly a century (Shull, 1908; Bruce, 1910; Jones, 1917), however very little agreement has emerged. With the appearance...

Agriculture Gene

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Meselson and Stahl Research Assignment

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Matthew Meselson and Franklin Stahl are famous for their DNA replication experiment. Meselson and Stahl conducted the experiment which supported the hypothesis made by Watson and Crick that DNA replicates. The purpose of the experiment was to provide an explanation for James Watson and Francis...

DNA

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Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders: Monogenic Disease

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A monogenic disease is a condition determined by the interaction of a single pair of genes. Compared to the other, polygenic condition wherein several genes (polygene) are involved. The monogenic disease is less common than the polygenic disease. It is also less complicated than the...

Gene Genetic Modification

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Genetic Engineering: Using Biotechnology in Gmo

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Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism’s genes using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel...

Biotechnology Genetic Engineering GMO

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The Impact of Gmos on Humans and The Environment

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Genetically modified organisms are plants and animals that biotech scientists inject genes into to create organisms that cannot naturally occur. GMOs were first introduced to the U.S. in 1996 and today most of the food sold in the U.S. is GMOs. The main reason people...

Genetic Engineering Genetic Modification GMO

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Review on Hemophilia Bleeding Disorder

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Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder. It can make the body not be able to clot blood normally, and have excessive bleeding after an injury. There is not enough clotting factor in their blood. Clotting factor is a protein in blood that controls bleeding. People with...

Blood Gene

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Harmful Effects of Gmo Products

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Think back to the last meal you had; now think about how much of that food you consumed was genetically modified (GM). About 80% of today’s processed food contains genetically modified organisms, otherwise known as GMO’s. (Hemphill, Syagnik). If you have never questioned where the...

GMO

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The Process of Seed Development

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The productivity maximization is vital but not the decisive criteria in seed production scheme. The quality maximization is the basic in seed production for upcoming programme in respect of storage or to ascertain the next season crop. The quality is exaggerated due to indecent vegetative...

Crops Genetic Modification

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Genetic Contributions

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It is known that children who have siblings diagnosed with an autism-spectrum disorder have a greater risk of themselves becoming diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder than do other similar children who do not have a family history of autism. The reason for this increased...

Genetic Modification

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Hemophilia a and B as an Inherited Disorder

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Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B are inherited in a X-linked patter. Sudden effects of hemophilia include sudden pain, swelling, and warm joints, in the knees, elbows, hips and possibly your shoulders. Common symptoms are blood in stool, blood in urine, internal bleeding or swollen joints....

Blood Gene

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Beyond The Central Dogma

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The principal dogma of molecular biology explains that DNA codes for RNA, which codes for proteins. Within the crucial Dogma, you can find out about the vital roles of messenger RNA, switch RNA and ribosomal RNA within the protein-building method. However, RNA does more than...

DNA

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The Experimental Techniques for Investigating Protein-dna Interaction

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The experimental techniques for investigating protein-DNA interaction are classified in two forms, i.e. in vitro and in vivo. The studies of in vivo are helpful because of the preservation of the natural structure of interaction sides. However, in multi-proteins, it is hard to figure out...

DNA Protein

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Health Review: Mutational Changes

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Introduction The well-defined group is L. acidophilus, dividing into Lactobacillus phylogenetic subgroups. Its classification, although moderately built by DNA-DNA homology, shows a 32% to 50% GC content existing in genomic species (Felis & Dellaglio, 2007). Among the ephemeral and permanent residents of normal gut flora,...

DNA

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The Role of The Forensic DNA Analysis

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In the 1980’s, DNA analysis were found and had became a great advance crime-solving tool for investigators. DNA analysis were created to be used in crime cases and it can help clear suspects and identify criminals. Also, television shows like “CSI” had helped increase the...

Crime and Punishment DNA Forensic Science

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Genetic Disorders and Genetic Counseling

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Kayley Eaton Period 71/5/18 Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences + experts online Get my essay Understanding Genetic Disorders The genes that we carry can often be a mystery to us but through...

Gene

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Genetically Modified Food

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Did you know that most of the food you eat are genetically modified food? About most of today’s processed food contains genetically modified organisms, known as GMO. Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences...

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