Category: Genetics

Table of Contents Genetic variations Genetic inheritance on behavior Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism Disadvantages of C. elegans Reference List Genetic variations Variations in gene composition in any population are what cause evolution. However, the Hardy-Weinberg Law provides some conditions which when fulfilled, genetic changes will not occur in any sexually reproducing population. Genetic…

Table of Contents Significance of Research Review of Background of the Research Specific Aims for Research Research approaches References Significance of Research Molecular biology is a huge subject with 30000 genes in mammalian genomes with 2 to the power of 30000 combinations of gene expressions (Soneji et al, 2007, p. 38). However, the possible gene…

The purpose of this essay is to integrate genetic information in the Trosack case to ensure that the patients can deal with the genetic basis of the disease in their child. The appropriate members who can be included in an interdisciplinary team to gain more information on Trosack’s case include Dr. Zimmerly, Rita Trosack’s physician,…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Down Syndrome and Its Behavioral Impacts Down Syndrome as a Neurogenetic Disorder and Possible Implications for Therapy Conclusion References Abstract Using current research literature on behavioral issues and novel treatments for Down syndrome, this paper explores and discusses behavioral inflexibility, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, and Down syndrome’s neurogenetic nature. Behavioral…

Criminality is influenced by diverse social factors and reflects social situation in a particular country. Also, critics and researchers underline that rates of criminality depends upon biological and genetic influences as drivers of antisocial behavior patterns. The relationship between biological and genetic characteristics and the life consequence of criminal behavior is observed for other events:…

Table of Contents Genetic Counseling Reason for the Genetic Counseling Possible Reactions the Patient May Have/How to Avoid Negative Reactions Proposal for Discussion Points References Genetic Counseling Medical and genetic consultation means an examination by a geneticist and a specialized medical institution. Consultation with a geneticist necessarily begins with clarifying the diagnosis of the proband.…

Cells of human beings and other organisms contain genes that regulate all cells’ chemical reactions, making the cell to function and grow. In human beings DNA containing specific traits is passed on to generations through inheritance. However, currently, there has been two closely related technologies involved in altering the genetic materials, gene therapy and genetic…

Genetic diversity refers to genetic variations within a population or species of a given organism and it has been shown to offer the amphibians protection against environmental adversaries. Research has shown that the wood frogs (Rana sylvatica) that have a lower genetic diversity are more susceptible to the negative effects of ultraviolet- B radiation than…

Table of Contents Introduction Attestation for existence of biological influences over learning Conclusion Reference Introduction Advanced research findings are major determinants that assist to discover the insights of how people learn. According to Mclnerney, there are various behavioural genes that form close links to learning procedures particularly dopamine, a chemical neurotransmitter associable with human behavioural…

In some cases, changing the DNA of an unborn person is the same as changing fate and giving a chance for a happy future. Since science does not stand still, people have learned to influence DNA to a certain extent. To date, the idea of “designer babies,” which claims that it is possible to alter…