Introduction: Cancer is a broad term for a group of disorders characterized by abnormal cell proliferation with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. It is developed as a result of mutations, or aberrant alterations, in the genes that regulate the proper growth and development of the cell. Breast cancer […]
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DNA fingerprinting, also known as DNA profiling or genetic fingerprinting, is a forensic technique that analyzes specific regions of an individual’s DNA to create a unique genetic profile, enabling the identification and comparison of individuals based on their DNA patterns, which has widespread applications in criminal investigations, paternity testing, and genetic research.
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when cells in the breast tissue grow uncontrollably.
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Introduction: Chromosomes are thread-like structures that are found in the nucleus of both animal and plant cells. Each cell’s nucleus contains chromosomes that bundle the DNA molecule. DNA, a type of nucleic acid, is tightly wrapped around proteins called histones that stabilize the organization of each chromosome. History: In the late 1800s, scientists using a
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Introduction: History: The HGP has an ultimate goal of identifying and locating the positions of all genes in the human body. A researcher named Renato Dulbecco first suggested the idea of such a project while the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was also considering the same project because issues related to radiation and chemical exposure
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Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) refers to small fragments of DNA that are present in bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, saliva, and cerebrospinal fluid
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Prenatal testing encompasses a range of medical procedures and tests conducted during pregnancy to assess the health and development of the fetus, enabling early detection of genetic disorders, and chromosomal abnormalities.
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