Human Genome Project

Could our truth be encoded in our genetics? We can now access information about our genomes through genetic testing through companies that analyze, and find errors in, our genome. Genetic testing can help us better understand the current health status of our bodies. It’s vital that we develop an understanding of our internal environments; especially if we seek prosperity for the future without being affected by potential health issues caused by our genetic mutations. Specific diseases (or other…

When analyzing my DNA sequence I did not yield as much of a high quality sequences as others this may have been due to the fact of poor pipetting into the well or kit manufacturing issues. In order to find the changes that occurred in our DNA our reverse edited sequence was placed into James Licks mtHAP engine found at http://dna.jameslick.com/mthap/. Another search engine found on http://www.mitomap.org/foswiki/bin/view/MITOMASTER/WebHome was used to verify if the previous engine was correct,…

When it comes to determining the ethicality for a human being to alter a fellow human’s DNA in the hopes of eradicating genetic disorders, every individual is going to have a different opinion on the matter. This idea is observed in the two articles; “Gene Therapy: Human Germline Genetic Modifications– Assessing the Scientific, Socio-ethical and Religious Issues” by Qiana Matthews, PhD and David Curiel, MD, PhD and “Gene Therapy: Theoretical and Bioethics Concepts” written by Kevin Smith, PhD.…

The Epigenetics Revolution: How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance, written by Nessa Carey, is a uniquely constructed introduction to the world of epigenetics. Regardless of its recent emergence in science, Carey articulately ties in both historical context and scientific evidence to outline and support the developing knowledge of epigenetics. She uses scientific studies, advances, and even possible future developments of the field to engage and…

biology of today and generated new insights into genetic coding upon which today’s multi-billion dollar biotechnology industry is founded. It laid the groundwork for other scientific achievements, including modern forensics and the mapping of the human genome. All of this is thanks to Watson and Crick, and their groundbreaking discovery of “the master molecule of life” (Dahm, 2011, p. 327). Genetics Before the Discovery Before Watson and Crick’s breakthrough, in the early 1950’s, scientists…

Abstract Tafazzin, encoded by the TAZ gene, is a mitochondrial membrane-associated protein that remodels cardiolipin (CL), an important mitochondrial phospholipid. CL is essential for proper mitochondrial structure and function, ensuring proper functioning of energy production and apoptosis. TAZ mutations are associated with the X-linked metabolic disorder, Barth syndrome (BTHS). BTHS is a lipid metabolic disorder that affects mitochondria that is often fatal in infancy and early childhood, due…

DNA” tells the beginning of gene editing. It all starts with Japanese scientist noticing unusual repeated DNA sequences. This later helped scientist to realize that DNA could be edited. Within this article it talks about different discoveries about genome editing and also has an educational image of Crispr editing. This article answers the questions of what is gene editing, what it might treat and the biggest hurdle. Also the ethnic controversy, if it is legal and its possibility beyond…

Lmna Mutations and HGPS Collins and his team of researchers decided to screen 23 affected individuals for mutations of the Lmna gene. They chose the Lmna gene due to its involvement in a wide spectrum of heritable disorders including Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy, familial partial lipodystrophy, limb girdle muscular dystrophy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (“Lmna”). The decision to screen the Lmna gene definitely paid off, as three different mutations were discovered. The mutations…

The notion that there are genetic causes of speech, hearing, and voice disorders is relatively new, and studies in this field are beguiling to emerge as time passes. The article Exploring genetic and environmental effects in dysphonia: a twin study attempts to "explore the existence of genetic effects as well as the interaction between potential genetic effects and a voice-demanding occupation on dysphonia.” As a scientific study, the article first provides evidence that the research can be…

Introduction Designer babies used to be something that was only in science fiction books, but now, scientists are very close to being able to create them. There are many unknowns with designer babies such as will they be used to create healthier babies only, or will everything be about making the “perfect” looking baby. That is just one example of many. However, what could possibly be one of the most harmful consequences of designer babies is a reduced gene pool that could be caused by the…