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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Bradykinesia

Medical; Human genome

Abnormal slowness of movement, which is often a symptom of neurological disorders, particularly Parkinson's disease. Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (Psychological Index Terms) at ...

Basal lamina

Medical; Human genome

A thin sheet of proteoglycans and glycoproteins, especially laminin, secreted by cells as an extracellular matrix.

Autosomal

Medical; Human genome

Refers to any of the chromosomes other than the sex-determining chromosomes (i.e., the X and Y) or the genes on these chromosomes.

Calcium

Medical; Human genome

1) A basic element found in nearly all organised tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the ...

Autocrine systems

Medical; Human genome

1) One of three fundamental types (with paracrine and endocrine) of cellular regulation by intercellular diffusible factors, where the diffusible factor exerts a regulatory influence primarily on the ...

Atrium

Medical; Human genome

1) Upper right or left chambers of the heart. 2) The paired upper chambers of the heart. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein and pumps blood into the left ventricle. ...

Base excision repair

Medical; Human genome

In base excision repair, an altered base is removed by a DNA glycosylase enzyme, followed by excision of the resulting sugar phosphate. The small gap left in the DNA helix is filled in by the ...