Human genome

Department of Justice in Washington D.C., argued on behalf of the respondent of the case (SCOTUSblog). BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that can be used as indicators of breast cancer in women (Oyez). Myriad Genetics had sequenced these genes from strands of human DNA and wished to patent them for the expressed purpose of control over any future use of the…

ideas and innovations started to sprout. Whether it was a new video game console or artificial hearts, the technological industry was taking off. The turn of the century was especially important for the medical field of technology. In 2003, The Human Genome Project was completed sparking the beginning of Personalized Medicine, but what is Personalized Medicine? Personalized Medicine is a new way of treating patients and tailoring treatment for diseases in specific people. According to Margaret…

Biochemistry is the “structure and function” within living organisms through chemical processes (Revier). Being able to master the subject is a driven force that grasped my attention to continue pursuing my academics through this major. My interest for the subject grew as I conducted further research to determine the benefits of having a degree in biochemistry and how it would aid me in the long runs by having a successful future. Simultaneously, I enrolled in an Introduction to Biochemistry…

Genetic editing is a process where DNA is inserted, replaced, or removed from a genome using artificially engineered nucleus’s, or molecular scissors. Gene editing can be used to treat diseases and to modify aspects of an organism , but there are some disadvantages to genetic editing. There is also some question to the danger and ethicalness of genetic editing done to embryos. Genetic editing in the past has cured diseases like severe combined immune deficiency , leukemia and leber's…

correlate to stress levels in an individual (Douglas et al. 2007). The main research that has been conducted to look at the relationship between salivary amylase and ancestral diet is a paper by Perry and his colleagues titled, “Diet and the evolution of human amylase gene copy number variation”. This is where the purpose for this experiment comes from. We wanted to replicate this paper on a smaller scale and see if we could observe similar…

The debate has occurred for ages; what defines us as human beings- Nature or Nurture? This question is especially intriguing when analyzing what give athletes an advantage. Do certain genes affect how well athletes perform or is it an environment filled with artificial methods to make our bodies better? In Malcolm Gladwell’s article, In athletic competitions, what qualifies as a sporting chance, he analyzes just that. Gladwell discusses and provides examples from athletes who were born with…

The 21st century has been built up by many factors. One of the most important factors is Genetic counseling. Genetic counseling is the act of diagnosing and classifying a genetic disease to identify unaffected and affected carriers of the defective gene. This helps us to counsel them about their risk of passing it down to their children. Genetic counseling is very helpful, informative, and practical. It seems to be enhancing the knowledge of parents. Genetic counselors can help to identify and…

There are many factors that are considered as a potential cause of human diseases. Most of the diseases result from a complex interaction between an individuals genetic make-up, lifestyle and environmental agents that he or she is exposed to. Family history is definitely one of the most potent risk factors. A person inherits a complete set of genes from their parents as well as a vast array of cultural and socioeconomic experiences from their family. Family history is thought to be a good…

Genetic testing has been a topic that has been around for quite some time. Whether it is finding out your family history or finding out your own biological make up, almost everyone has an interest in it. Recently I have seen quite a few people use the 23 and me system. After reading about it, it was disappointing to see that over time they have changed the way they did the results. I think now that we are surrounded by information about different illnesses and we hear about so much of them now,…

Everyone is made up of their parent’s genes like it or not. Everything about a person comes from their parents to create their DNA. There is good and bad to genetics being passed down. Genes can have many diseases and disorders passed down, there is a way to parents prepare for these problems and prevent these issues. What problems can genetic testing solve? Genetic testing can help fix many complications such as: finding genetic abnormalities and helping couples through in vitro fertilization.…