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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Contracture

Medical; Human genome

1) High resistance to passive stretch of a muscle, resulting from fibrosis of the tissue supporting the muscles or the joints, or from disorder of the muscle fibers. 2) A permanent shortening (as ...

Cosegregation

Medical; Human genome

The transmission of two or more linked genes on a chromosome to the same daughter cell leading to the inheritance by the offspring of these genes together.

Developmental delay

Medical; Human genome

Delays in any or all areas including cognitive, social, language, sensory, and emotional development.

Digestion

Medical; Human genome

The process of breakdown of food for metabolism and use by the body.

Empathy

Medical; Human genome

An individual's objective and insightful awareness of the feelings and behaviour of another person. It should be distinguished from sympathy, which is usually nonobjective and noncritical. It ...

Domain

Medical; Human genome

1) A specific region or amino acid sequence in a protein associated with a particular function or corresponding segment of DNA 2) A discrete portion of a protein with its own function. The ...

Electromyography

Medical; Human genome

1) Measurement and interpretation of the electrical manifestations of muscle activity. 2) Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes.