16S rRNA: Gene, Sequencing and Importance
“The 16S rRNA gene is a bacterial ribosomal gene and a part of the 30S subunit which is used in the identification, characterization, and classification of various bacteria.” 16S rRNA […]
DNA Synthesis: Process, Importance and Direction
“The process of making new deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) is known as DNA synthesis. An enzyme polymerase catalyzes the synthesis reaction.” DNA synthesis is a natural process found in all
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Muscular Dystrophy: Definition, Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
The ‘group of muscle disorders’ associated with muscle weakness and breakdown due to some genetic factors are known as Muscular Dystrophy. Genetics factors such as either gene mutations, chromosomal alterations
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How to Prepare DNA For Sequencing or NGS?
“Steps in preparing DNA for NGS and any other sequencing platforms are DNA isolation, DNA yield and quality check, library preparation, amplification and sequencing. The success of entire experiments highly
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)- Definition, Process and Examples
“GMOs- genetically modified organisms are any living entity constructed by altering their genetic composition, without affecting their normal function.” In other words, it can be stated as, “Organisms whose genetic
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trp & lac Operon and Gene Regulation in Bacteria
“Operon is the cluster of genes expressed together from one single promoter. trp and lac operon are common systems found in bacteria.” Frankly speaking, the concept of operon is a
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