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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Bradycardia

Medical; Human genome

1) Excessive slowness in the action of the heart, usually with a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. 2) An abnormally slow heartbeat; as applied in adult medicine, it is defined as a heart rate ...

Cell proliferation

Medical; Human genome

1) The multiplication or reproduction of cells, resulting in the rapid expansion of a cell population. Reference(s): GO:mah Sanger:mb 2) An increase in the number of cells as a result of cell ...

Bile

Medical; Human genome

A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat. Definition from: National Cancer Institute dictionary.

Autoimmune disease

Medical; Human genome

A condition in which the body recognises its own tissues as foreign and directs an immune response against them.

Capillaries

Medical; Human genome

The minute vessels that connect the arterioles and venules.

Azoospermia

Medical; Human genome

A condition of having no sperm present in the ejaculate.

Chromosome banding

Medical; Human genome

1) Staining of bands, or chromosome segments, allowing the precise identification of individual chromosomes or parts of chromosomes. Applications include the determination of chromosome ...