Where are Genes Located?
“The genes are the functional unit of our genome that are located on chromosomes- a complex network of DNA and protein.” A chromosome is the most condensed form of DNA…
Continue readingIntroduction to Exon and Intron
“The coding portion of a gene is known as exons while the non-coding DNA sequences of it are known as introns.” Genes are known to us so far, after all…
Continue readingWhat is Gene Silencing?- Definition, Process, Techniques and Applications
“Gene silencing is a method to reduce or suppress the expression of a gene for various applications.” Genes manufacture proteins and it’s a sequence of DNA. Every gene has a…
Continue readingExplaining CRISPR-CAS9 System- Step by Step
“CRISPR-CAS9 is a revolutionary system of gene editing or genome editing that uses the guided RNA to cleave the DNA at a specific location in a genome.” Why are we…
Continue readingWhat is sgRNA? – Definition, Designing and Advantages
“The sgRNA or gRNA is known as single-stranded guided RNA or guided RNA used in the gene-editing technique which makes a complex with the CAS9 protein to cleave the DNA.” …
Continue readingTumor Suppressor Genes- Definition, Explanation and List of Genes
“A set of genes that helps in DNA repair, controls cell division and induces the apoptosis activity is known as the tumor suppressor genes. TP53, JAK2, NPM1, PTEN, IL2 and…
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