Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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Fatty acids

Medical; Human genome

1) A major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development. 2) Any of numerous saturated aliphatic acids CnH2n+1COOH (as lauric acid) containing a single carboxyl group ...

Flow karyotyping

Medical; Human genome

Use of flow cytometry to analyse and separate chromosomes according to their DNA content.

Glioma

Medical; Human genome

1) Benign and malignant central nervous system neoplasms derived from glial cells (i.e., astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and ependymocytes). Astrocytes may give rise to astrocytomas (astrocytoma) or ...

Founder effect

Medical; Human genome

1) A gene mutation observed in high frequency in a specific population due to the presence of that gene mutation in a single ancestor or small number of ancestors 2) The founder effect is the ...

Genetic selection

Medical; Human genome

1) Differential and non-random reproduction of different genotypes, operating to alter the gene frequencies within a population. 2) The process of determining the relative share allotted ...

Favism

Medical; Human genome

1) Hemolytic anaemia due to the ingestion of fava beans or after inhalation of pollen from the Vicia fava plant by persons with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficient erythrocytes. 2) A ...

Genetic heterogeneity

Medical; Human genome

1) A single disorder, trait, or pattern of traits caused by genetic factors in some cases and non-genetic factors in others 2) The production of identical or similar phenotypes by different genetic ...