Category: Genetics

Table of Contents Forms of male pattern baldness Causes of hair loss Treatment References Male pattern baldness is a common problem among men. It is a natural phenomenon that is normally related with aging; however, it can affect anyone. In the normal hair growth cycle, everyone loses about hundred hairs a day. Up to fifty…

Table of Contents Summary Epigenetics Article Family History Discussion Enhancing Life and Longevity References Summary It is puzzling that monozygotic twins who originate from a single egg and share similar appearances often grow to depict slight differences irrespective of the genes showing a considerable genetic component. The idea of epigenetics can better elucidate this conundrum.…

One of the assumptions of molecular biology from an evolutionary perspective is that the triplet nature of the genetic code is a traditional form of two-nucleotide coding. In other words, it is assumed that protein coding using three nucleotides is an evolutionary modification of coding based on two nucleotides. In this sense, one might expect…

Table of Contents Introduction Differences Between Genetics and Genomics Impact of Culture on Genetic/Genomics Conclusion References Introduction Genetics and genomics refer to two concepts that keenly study genes which are the basic operational unit of a living organism. Both genetics and genomics offer invaluable insights into the structure and function of the human body. The…

Epigenetics refers to the study of how one’s own behavior and environment can affect the way in which the genes work. Unlike changes that occur directly in the genes, epigenetic changes can be reversed and do not affect the DNA sequence; however, they can change the way in which the body reads the DNA sequence.…

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…

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 Introduction Bioethics Genetic Manipulation and Personal Data Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Genetic discrimination remains a significant societal threat whose destructive effect is to create unequal opportunities for people based on their genetic profile. Genetic discrimination adversely affects people in employment and health insurance contracts: in pursuit of self-interest, vested interests create knowingly…

In my understanding, epigenetics can be interpreted as an aspect that regulates a person’s genetic set, how it is formed, what it is responsible for and which cells are responsible for which functions. In other words, epigenetics determines how external factors and behaviour affect the work of genes. Moreover, this aspect does not directly affect…

Table of Contents Forms of male pattern baldness Causes of hair loss Treatment References Male pattern baldness is a common problem among men. It is a natural phenomenon that is normally related with aging; however, it can affect anyone. In the normal hair growth cycle, everyone loses about hundred hairs a day. Up to fifty…