Genetic Theory
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By: Bridget Coila
Genealogical DNA analysis can reveal historic ancestors, determine the geographic movement of family groups and find distant relatives around the globe. more...
Telomeres and Telomerase in Biology
By: Bridget Coila
Telomeres cap the ends of chromosomes to prevent them from shortening as cell division takes place. The 2009 Nobel Prize celebrated the discovery of their function. more...
Epigenetics as an Inheritance Mechanism
By: Asaf Peer
Epigenetic changes like methylation play a major role in heredity, development and cancer. What is epigenetics and how does it affect inheritance and evolution? more...
Lamarck's Evolution Theory Revival
By: Asaf Peer
Lamarck was the first to set a coherent theory about the origin of species. His claim that adaptation is active was recently reinforced. more...
By: Dennis Holley
Behaviorists have come to realize that even though behavior is strongly influenced by environmental influences and learning, it also has a genetic component. more...
DNA damage and mismatched nucleotides introduced during replication are recognized and removed by the cell machinery. more...
How Did Recombinant DNA Start?
By: Kenneth Rosen
A series of critical scientific discoveries were required before the manipulation and propagation of engineered DNA molecules could be undertaken. more...
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