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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Allogeneic

Medical; Human genome

Taken from different individuals of the same species. Also called allogenic.

Aciduria

Medical; Human genome

The condition of having acid in the urine especially in abnormal amounts.

Amelia

Medical; Human genome

Congenital absence of one or more limbs.

Bacterial artificial chromosomes

Medical; Human genome

DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a replication origin, for successful replication, propagation to and maintenance as an extra chromosome in bacteria. In addition, they can carry large ...

Biological therapy

Medical; Human genome

1) Treatment of disease by the administration of substances which produce a biological reaction in the organism. It includes the use of sera, antitoxins, vaccines, cells, tissues, and organs. (From ...

Cell membrane

Medical; Human genome

1) The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. 2) The cell membrane, also called the ...

Autophagy

Medical; Human genome

1) The process by which cells digest parts of their own cytoplasm; allows for both recycling of macromolecular constituents under conditions of nutrient limitation and remodelling the intracellular ...