What is Poly-A tail?- Definition, Structure and Function
“Poly-A tail is a long chain of adenine nucleotides added to the 3’ end of the mRNA after the transcription and makes the mRNA stable and free from degradation.” Poly…
Continue readingDefinition of Recombinant DNA (rDNA)
“The recombinant DNA abbreviated as rDNA is an artificial DNA molecule manufactured using two different DNAs and used to produce recombinant protein, treat disease and produce genetically engineered organisms.” Can…
Continue readingHow is the Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Performed?
Approximately 10% of breast cancer are genetic, the genetic test for breast cancer is performed using techniques like a polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing or DNA Microarray. Breast cancer is…
Continue readingBreast Cancer Genetics- Genes, Mutations, Inheritance, Testing and Diagnosis
“Genetic mutations of BRCA1, BRCA2 and other genes produce a tumor in the breast, a heritable one that occurs in females and males is known as breast cancer.” Breast cancer…
Continue readingWhy is Genetic Information so Important?
All the information present in a cell, an organism possesses to survive is known as genetic information. It is important because it stores, processes and transmits biological data from generation…
Continue readingComparison between Gene Flow vs Genetic Drift
“Gene flow is defined as a change in the genetic frequency by migration while genetic drift defined as a change of allelic frequency by random even or sampling error.” Population…
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