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DNA and Proteins

WEBBases that bond together are known as complementary. How DNA Encodes for Proteins: 1. Transcription: DNA to mRNA. During transcription, DNA is converted to messenger RNA …

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Introduction to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

WEBA genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered to contain a segment of DNA from another organism. Modern …

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Genetic Research and Testing

WEBBy Cayla Solomon Have you ever imagined what Earth would look like if it were roamed by dinosaurs, as in Jurassic Park or dodo birds from Alice in Wonderland? These …. …

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Whole Genome Sequencing

WEBWhole Genome Sequencing. Image Courtesy of National Human Genome Research Institute. During whole genome sequencing, researchers collect a DNA sample and then …

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Transgenic Organisms

WEBTransgenic Organisms. Image courtesy of the National Human Genome Research Institute. Modern genetic technology can be used to modify the genomes of living organisms. This …

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Smoking Causes Cancer. But How

WEBSmoking just one pack of cigarettes a day can lead to 150 extra mutations in the DNA of lung cells in a year. This causes a cascade of DNA damage that may lead to …

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Ultrasound and Protein Markers

WEBUltrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high frequency sound waves emitted and received by a probe to generate an image. Ultrasound is noninvasive and an …

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Breeding for Taste and Losing Nutrients

WEBFrom the earliest years of agriculture, humans have bred crops to suit their preferences, and as a result phytonutrients were bred out of their food. The evolution of …

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Is Eugenics Happening Today

WEBThe most significant difference between modern genetic technologies, that some view as eugenic, and the historical use of eugenics is consent. Today, individuals pursue genetic …

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Health Concerns of GMOs

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, the major health concerns of GMOs are: * Direct health effects (toxicity) * Tendencies to provoke allergic reaction (allergenicity) * …

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PAC-MAN: From Video Games to COVID-19 Treatment

WEBPAC-MAN technology is used as a way to treat the virus once someone is infected with it by blocking the virusâ€™ ability to reproduce, thus eliminating it from the …

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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research

WEBThe research goals of ELSI are to: * Examine and understand the complex issues surrounding human DNA sequence and genetic variation within humans. * Examine how …

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Recessive Inheritance

WEBThis is a pedigree depicting recessive inheritance. Unaffected parents can produce affected offspring if both parents are carriers (heterozygous) for the trait being tracked in the …

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Ecological Concerns of GMOs

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, the major ecological concerns of GMOs are: Image courtesy of Flickr. * The capability of the GMO to escape and …

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Case Study: When Informed Consent is Unclear

WEBHome » Case Study: When Informed Consent is Unclear. A Native American tribe agreed to give blood samples to a local university research group in …

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Incidental Findings

WEBOfficial PolicyÂ. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, a researcher should report incidental findings if those findings meet three categories: 1) they are …

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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

WEBGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) GINA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination …

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