Neural tube defects (NTDs) represent a group of congenital anomalies that result from the incomplete closure of the neural tube during embryonic development. There is a proven genetic foundation behind […]
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Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene forms the sonic hedgehog protein having a pivotal function in embryonic morphogenesis. Yesterday night I was watching a TV show on Sony BBC earth (the copyright
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“Genetic engineering is a technique using which an organism’s genome can be edited and improved species are developed. The technique can be employed to cure genetic disorders as well.” One
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“Genes interact with the surrounding environment and shape new phenotypes, traits and alterations for us to live and survive. Let’s know how does G * E works!” Imagine you are
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“Chinese scientists had used CRISPR-like tools to edit the live embryo. By editing germ cells they had produced genetically altered babies and who are known as CRISPR-babies.” The story of
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“The MTHFR gene encodes an enzyme known as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase that breaks down homocysteine amino acid. C677T and A1298C are two common mutations of the MTHFR gene.” Enzymes are proteins
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