Genomes Studying Basics

Genomes Studying Basics

  Genomics is a major discipline in genetics that applies recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing methods, and bioinformatics to sequence, assemble and assess the function and structure of genomes (the complete set of DNA within a single cell of an organism). Advances in...

Can gadgets and biology converge?

    Laboratory glassware during experiment and vapors over liquid Thinking male chemical researcher with manycolourful flasks in a lab Many nations still rely heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to supply most of their energy needs. But this dependance on...

Hydrogen is the most common element on Earth—for example, water is two-thirds hydrogen—but in nature it is always found in combination with other elements.

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May 2016

Study of Space Travelers Helps Explain Disease in the Earthbound Some inherited genetic mutations have obvious harmful effects, such as those associated with cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. Now, scientists are learning more about stress-induced effects of gene...