Coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1) & HKU1-PCR
“The coronavirus nCoV is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus that causes severe respiratory disease in humans and other animals. The HCoV-HKU1 is yet another strain of it has evolved in […]
Genotype vs Phenotype
“A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism while a phenotype is a visible character of an organism.” A field of studying DNA, genes, and chromosome is known as
Karyotyping Steps and Procedure
“Steps in karyotyping are sample collection, cell culture, metaphase preparation, hypotonic treatment, staining and banding, microscopy and analysis.” Which is the most primitive, earliest and old-school genetic technique that is
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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