Essays on Genetics

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Genotoxicity: Damage to DNA and Its Consequences.

1 page / 643 words

Many chemical agents have a property of causing damage to the DNA which may lead to cancer are called as genotoxins and this property of such chemical agents is called as genotoxicity. Genotoxicity is generally confused with mutagenicity but they show a few differences in...

DNA

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Rna Interference (rnai) and Gene Therapy

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RNA interference (RNAi) is one of the most exciting and revolutionary new approaches to therapies that have attracted considerable amount of attention within the last few decades. It has been found that gene expression may be controlled at the level of messenger RNA via noncoding...

Gene Therapy

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The Cell Cycle and The Regulators Controlling Process

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The cell cycle is the process in which a cell goes through leading to the duplication of its DNA and division to produce two daughter cells. It is a series of events that include interphase and mitosis. The interphase is composed of three sub sets,...

Cell DNA

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How Mdm2 and P53 Associate in Normal Physiology Ho

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The paper I chose for this assignment was “Regulation of the Mdm2-p53 pathway by the ubiquitin E3 ligase MARCH7” (Zhao et al., 2017). I determined that I wanted to use this paper as it directly relates to the specific lecture topics we’ve gone over already....

DNA Gene

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Genetically Modified Organisms: Soybeans

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Introduction to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. Genetic modification (GM) is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome...

Agriculture Genetic Engineering GMO

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The Use and Safety of Gmos from a Skeptical Point of View

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This article focuses on the fact that we have been attacking GMOs for the wrong reasons. Two decades of studies show no link to any ridiculous claims that contribute autism and cancer to GMO consumption. The author states that they are “probably” as safe to...

GMO Skepticism

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The Pros and Cons of Practicing Eugenics

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Eugenics is the belief that the human population can be improved by “breeding” people with desirable traits such as: emotional and physical health, good character and superior intellect. While on the other hand, forcing those who have less desirable traits including, downs syndrome, physical handicaps...

Eugenics

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The Ethical Controversy in The Eugenics Concept

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The term and concept of Eugenics was introduced into our society dating back to the year 1883, by Francis Galton, cousin of Darwin (Harvard Law Review, 2004). Since that year, throughout history and into our current time the study and debate surrounding Eugenics has taken...

Eugenics

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A Historical Background in The Scientific Concept of Eugenics

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Introduction to Eugenics The ‘scientific’ theory of eugenics emerged in 1869 through Francis Galton. Galton, a hereditary genius and cousin to Charles Darwin, believed that behavior and characteristics were passed through generations hereditarily. For instance, according to eugenics, poor women conceived poor children, and wealthy...

Eugenics

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Relationship Between Certain Genes and Obesity in Arab Countries

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There are some studies that have been done in the Arab world, which showed a relationship between certain genes and obesity. A study of the association of leptin with obesity and metabolic syndrome was done in Tunis on 160 obese and 169 non-obese (BMI less...

Araby Gene Obesity

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The Cell Cycle and The Regulators Controlling This Process

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“ 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 The cell cycle is the process in which a cell goes through leading to the duplication of its DNA and...

Cell DNA

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Genetic Engineering

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Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of DNA to alter an organism’s characteristics (phenotype) in a particular way. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells to produce improved or novel organisms. Made-to-order essay...

DNA Genetic Engineering

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Biochemistry Or Biological Chemistry

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Biochemistry or biological chemistry involves the study of components & composition of living things along with the chemical processes. Biochemistry has been a key to our growing understanding of a myriad of health issues; from arteriosclerosis to cancer to diabetes. The tools of biochemists have...

Gene

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Several Factors of Food Security

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The world population that is currently at 7.6 billion and is expected to reach 9.77 billion by the year 2050 (United Nations, 2017). This growth will put pressure on food security. Several factors are affecting the peoples of this world in their ability to achieve...

Food Safety GMO

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Review of Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Procedure

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What is PCR? Polymerase chain reaction or PCR is the in vitro technique for the synthesis of the DNA or we can say that it is an in vitro DNA replication procedure. This technique is generally used in case of molecular biology for the amplification...

DNA

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DNA Microarray

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Introduction Understanding the structure of the human genome has allowed scientists to delve into the actual functions of specific genes, which is crucial for understanding health and disease. One powerful technique that enhances this understanding is the DNA microarray, which bridges the gap from genome...

DNA

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Review on The Hungtington's Disease

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A genetic disorder is a relatively rare genetic problem caused by one or more defects in an individual’s DNA. The size and severity of these abnormalities can vary, ranging from a point mutation changing a single base in one gene to entire chromosomes being affected....

DNA Gene

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Discussion on The Theme of Genetically Modified Foods

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Genetically engineered crops appear to be safe to eat and do not harm the environment, according to a new analysis by the advisory group the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It is unclear whether the technology has actually increased crop yields. The report...

GMO Organic Food

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Research on Prokaryotic Transcription

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Studies in E. coli primarily led to the discovery of the detailed mechanism of prokaryotic transcription. Overall, it appears that prokaryotic transcription requires the DNA double helix to partially unwind in the region where mRNA synthesis takes place. This region of unwinding is known as...

DNA