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DNA Methylation
DNA Methylation is an epigenetic mechanism with addition of methyl group into nitrogenous bases of DNA. The mechanism involves the transfer of methyl group into the C5 position of the cytosine and formation of 5-methylcystosine (Moore et al., 2013). DNA… Continue reading
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DNA Damage and Repair
Exogenous or external processes and internal metabolic processes of the body contribute thousand to a million DNA damaging events per day (Dexheimer, 2013; Sigma-Aldrich, 2007). Errors, damages and chemical changes of the DNA molecules are identified and corrected in the… Continue reading
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Pulmonary Atresia
Pulmonary valve lets the blood flow in pulmonary artery between the right ventricle and lungs for oxygenation. Blockage of blood flow between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery due to narrowing or absence of pulmonary valve causes pulmonary atresia (AHA,… Continue reading
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DNA Fingerprinting
Technology has a vital role in the assessment and diagnosis of health problems. Fingerprinting technology is useful in health science research. Every Individual’s DNA has specific patterns and DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the patterns of DNA (Forensic Science,… Continue reading
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DNA Replication
DNA replication is the process of producing identical DNA molecules and transferring genetic information to the next generation (CSU, n.d.; Spark Notes, 2014). Double helix unwinds, each strand separates to form a template for new DNA strand in the replication… Continue reading
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Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death. According to WHO (2013), 347 million people have diabetes in the world and 80% of the disease is prevalent among populations of low and middle income countries. Twenty nine million people… Continue reading