Posts Tagged ‘Dna Sequence’

Gene expression

Gene expression is the process by which inheritable information from a gene, such as the DNA sequence, is made into a functional gene product, such as protein or RNA.

Several steps in the gene expression process may be modulated, including the transcription step and translation step and the post-translational modification of a protein.

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Genomics


Genomics is the study of an organism’s entire genome. The field includes intensive efforts to determine the entire DNA sequence of organisms and fine-scale genetic mapping efforts.

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Epigenetics

In biology, the term epigenetics refers to heritable changes in phenotype (appearance) or gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence (hence the name epi – “in addition to” – genetics).

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International HapMap Project

The International HapMap Project is an organization whose goal is to develop a haplotype map of the human genome (the HapMap), which will describe the common patterns of human genetic variation.

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Vitamin D and MS related gene

Vitamin D Containing food Itmes

Scientists have found evidence that a direct interaction between vitamin D and a common genetic variant alters the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).

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