Genetics

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 certai…

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 …

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 deadl…

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 …

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 a…

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Mitochondria are found in virtually every cell in the body and play an important role in their function. The power…

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, e…

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 clone…

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, peopl…

In the past 2 decades, genetic testing has caused scientists to learn a great deal about genes and their correlation to various diseases and conditions. ‘A genetic…