It is fascinating how our complex biology allows each being to be adapted to Earth’s nature, providing remarkable talents to the human race. My awareness of the plentiful imperfections, such as genetic mutations, among our species has urged me to further my understanding of what causes these malfunctions and the consequent events that follow. Hence, my subject of choice complements my desire to reveal the methods by which ordered assemblies of molecular sequences drive such incredible beings to function. What I find most intriguing, is the superior organ of our physique- the brain. It governs the action of the human body and causes each person to behave in a different way to others regardless of our similar anatomy. This, is what I believe, creates our exceedingly diverse population.
Attending a Neuroscience masterclass held at University College London enabled me to analyse human brains and we discussed the anatomy, roles of the various lobes and the difference between white and grey matter. This opportunity allowed me to converse in small groups with PhD students involved in cutting edge research. One student recognised my interest and recommended a book: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks which demonstrated how imbalances, deficits or excesses of brain functions, can …show more content…
This led me to read Genome by Matt Ridley. The book introduced me to trinucleotide repeat disorders. It’s astonishing how one too many CAG codon repeats can cause defective genes leading to disease. For example, when there are 36 CAG repeats or more on the gene coding for the protein HTT, Huntington’s disease occurs. I am enthusiastic about exploring intricate metabolic pathways and, more importantly, how they are altered to cause defects. I am looking forward to learning the expanded detail between the systematic steps of pathways in topics such as respiration that I have studied at
Attending a Neuroscience masterclass held at University College London enabled me to analyse human brains and we discussed the anatomy, roles of the various lobes and the difference between white and grey matter. This opportunity allowed me to converse in small groups with PhD students involved in cutting edge research. One student recognised my interest and recommended a book: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks which demonstrated how imbalances, deficits or excesses of brain functions, can …show more content…
This led me to read Genome by Matt Ridley. The book introduced me to trinucleotide repeat disorders. It’s astonishing how one too many CAG codon repeats can cause defective genes leading to disease. For example, when there are 36 CAG repeats or more on the gene coding for the protein HTT, Huntington’s disease occurs. I am enthusiastic about exploring intricate metabolic pathways and, more importantly, how they are altered to cause defects. I am looking forward to learning the expanded detail between the systematic steps of pathways in topics such as respiration that I have studied at