“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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“PCR- the polymerase chain reaction is one of the most versatile and state of the art techniques used to amplify and quantify DNA.” The PCR machine known as a thermocycler
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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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“ddNTPs are known as chain termination nucleotides. In this article, learn about what ddNTPs are, why we are using them, and the difference between ddNTP and dNTP.” PCR and DNA
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“A marker gene is a known DNA sequence located nearer to the target gene with detectable and inherited properties.” Marker genes are applicable in the genetic engineering experiments, especially in
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The home DNA test or home DNA test kit is a sample collection kit provided by the DNA testing company to a patient at home. DNA tests are now gaining
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