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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Actin

Medical; Human genome

A protein found especially in microfilaments (as those comprising myofibrils) and active in muscular contraction, cellular movement, and maintenance of cell shape.

Antidepressive agents

Medical; Human genome

1) Mood-stimulating drugs used primarily in the treatment of affective disorders and related conditions. 2) A drug used to treat depression.

Acrocentric

Medical; Human genome

Having the centromere situated so that one chromosomal arm is much shorter than the other.

Ankylosis

Medical; Human genome

1) Fixation and immobility of a joint. 2) Stiffness or fixation of a joint by disease or surgery.

Platinum group elements (PGM)

Medical; Human genome

Group of six elemental metals comprising platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.

Carpal bones

Medical; Human genome

The eight bones of the wrist: scaphoid bone; lunate bone; triquetrum bone; pisiform bone; trapezium bone; trapezoid bone; capitate bone; and hamate bone.

Bipolar disorder

Medical; Human genome

1) A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence. 2) Any of several mood disorders characterised usually by ...