Genetics

There is an estimation of about 8 million children that are born with genetic disorders or birth defects. If you have a bad gene from both parents, then a genetic disease forms. Using nanoparticles ca…

If you could design your own baby, would you? The concept of a designer baby is a baby in which you manipulate the genetic material in order to create a baby with certain genetic traits, some of which…

The forensic science involved in this case is DNA profiling, fingerprints, shoeprints, ballistics, and dental. DNA profiling was used to identify Richard Ramirez to the murder of 13 people and 42 felo…

One point six million American adults have diabetes; there is no cure, only ways to manage, but when it comes to the impoverished Americans, they are left with the deadly choice to ration insulin whil…

Genetically modified (GM) children have become a part of society since He Jiankui decided to proceed with DNA editing of human embryos to create twin girls. When he did this, it created a lot of issue…

Since the beginning of mankind, we have evolved to adapt to our surroundings. Humans, as a species, have experienced three major waves of evolution. The first wave was adapting to our surroundings. Fo…

Abstract: Mitochondria are found in virtually every cell in the body and play an important role in their function. The powerhouses of cells, provide energy for biochemical reactions and other cellula…

The process of Polymerase Chain Reaction is relatively straightforward. The strand of DNA is first heated up to between 93℃ and 96℃. The heat denatures the DNA sample, essentially splitting the helix …

Cloning is copying the DNA of an animal, a plant or a human by creating identical genes. The first cloned animal was a sheep which was named Dolly. Scientists also cloned mice, rats, rabbits and horse…

In a world of constantly advancing genetic knowledge, a question has arisen: Is it wise to use technology to evolve the human species? By using genetic technology, people have the potential to modify …