Multifunctional DNA Polymerase: An Overview
Using the 3’ OH end of the primer, DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand for facilitating replication. Different types of DNA polymerases help in different steps of
An Introduction To Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS)
The Genome-wide association study is a method used to find out common SNPs associated with complex diseases. For that, the single nucleotide variations from the whole genome are scanned and
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We Can Live Longer In Space
The length of the telomeres of the human chromosome has a significant role in the ageing process. The length of the telomeres in inversely proportional to the age of an
Similarities and Differences between DNA Primers vs RNA Primers
“Discover the role of an RNA primer and a DNA primer in two different DNA synthesis processes. Learn about each type of primer including their significance and applications, in this
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cancer Genetics
“Genetic mutation(s) cause cancer. Explore the basics of cancer genetics and understand how genetic factors contribute to cancer.” Cancer is an extremely complex condition. A cellular error— cancer with compound
Replication 103: DNA Helicase- Structure, Function and Mechanism of DNA Unwinding
“DNA helicase is a class of enzymes that helps to unwind the double-stranded DNA and allow replication. Learn about the structure, function and mechanism for DNA helicase.” In the previous
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