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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Cartilage

Medical; Human genome

1) A usually translucent somewhat elastic tissue that composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos and except for a small number of structures (as some joints, respiratory passages, and the ...

Biopsy

Medical; Human genome

1) Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body. 2) The removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. When only a ...

Blot

Medical; Human genome

A nitrocellulose sheet that contains spots of immobilised macromolecules (as of DNA, RNA, or protein) or their fragments and that is used to identify specific components of the spots by applying a ...

Aura

Medical; Human genome

A subjective sensation (as of voices or coloured lights or crawling and numbness) experienced before an attack of some nervous disorders (as epilepsy or migraine).