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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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Electrophoresis
Medical; Human genome
1) A method of separating large molecules (such as DNA fragments or proteins) from a mixture of similar molecules. An electric current is passed through a medium containing the mixture, and each ...
Eosinophils
Medical; Human genome
1) Granular leukocytes with a nucleus that usually has two lobes connected by a slender thread of chromatin, and cytoplasm containing coarse, round granules that are uniform in size and stainable by ...
False positive result
Medical; Human genome
A test result which indicates that an individual is affected and/or has a certain gene mutation when he or she is actually unaffected and/or does not have the mutation; i.e., a positive test result ...
Dominant negative mutation
Medical; Human genome
A mutation whose gene product adversely affects the normal, wild-type gene product within the same cell, usually by dimerizing (combining) with it. In cases of polymeric molecules, such as collagen, ...
Galactolipids
Medical; Human genome
A group of glycolipids in which the sugar group is galactose. They are distinguished from glycosphingolipids in lacking nitrogen. They constitute the majority of membrane lipids in plants.
