Genetics
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Mighty Mouse Holds the Secret to Regeneration of Skin
Do you know of a creature that can escape predators by sheeding patches of its skin? The incredible African spiny mouse (Might Mouse) has this incredible ability! Mighty Mouse can r…
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Epigenetics makes you unique:Courtney Griffin at TEDxOU
Courtney Griffin explains how two people with the exact DNA and similar upbringing can turn out very different despite nature and nurture. Learn about how different enzymes can tu…
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Heredity
Go on another journey with Tim and Moby to discover the laws of heredity! Go back to the time of Gregor Mendel and learn about his research with pea plants!
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DNA
What is DNA? Take a journey with Tim and Moby as they show you the world of DNA. Learn about all of the concepts in the world of genetics!
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Juan Enriquez: Will our kids be a different species?
Throughout history and human evolution, there have been different versions of humans that existed together. The fact is we are still changing! Juan Enriquez discusses the possibil…
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How they cloned Dolly the Sheep
Dolly was the first cloned mammal to ever survive and live for six years! Find out in this video the process it takes to make a clone and the history behind Dolly!
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Mendels Genetics
Without Gregor Mendel's contribution to the field of genetics, scientists might have never discovered the concept of genes and heredity. See how Mendel experimented with the pea plant…
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DNA survey finds all humans are 99.9pc the same
Although we might look different from one another, we are actually quite similar. In fact, scientists have discovered that we are 99.9% similar! So that 0.1% difference is all it take…
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Pharming for Farmaceuticals
Did you know gene pharming is used to change an animal's DNA by splicing in a DNA from another species? Learn about all of the cool different recombinant products that can be created …
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Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
Did you know that Cri-du-Chat literally means "cry of the cat" ? Learn how this disorder is caused simply by the deletion of a miniscule part of a chromosome.
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Ask a Geneticist
In this interview of Nadine Rayes learn how to trace your family lineage back to its roots! Learn all of the basics of DNA and how it has been helpful to find lost family members!
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A Geneticist's Cancer Crusade
Dr. James Watson is responsible for discovering the double helix structure of DNA and laying the foundation for modern genetics! At the age of 82, he is still not done with his re…
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What Does it Mean to be at Risk?
When a certain disease runs in your family it means that you are at risk for getting the disease. Learn how knowing about genetics can protect and prevent you from having the dise…
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How do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders
What does it exactly mean when a gene has been discovered to cause a certain medical condition such as cancer? Learn how mutations and malfunctions in a certain gene code can caus…
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What is a Mutation?
One of the most studied concepts in the field of genetics is mutations. A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Find out more about mutations from this article!
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Sars: The First New Virus of the 21st century
In March 2003, the outbreak of a new disease termed Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome spread invoking havoc and panic in its path! Find out how scientists discovered this new strain…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Genetically Engineered
Did you ever think that we would be able to modify different types of food to meet specific nutritional needs? Imagine a tomatoe that has been designed to contain potent cancerfig…
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Down Syndrome
Did you know that a mutation in one of your chromosomes (the 21st chromosome) causes Down Syndrome? About 1 in every 800 babies born in the United States have Down Syndrome. Read th…
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What Is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Did you know that there's a disease that makes your normal red blood cells look like doughnuts? It's one of the more prevalent diseases in Africa. It's important to increase you awa…
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Mystery of Stolen Artifacts
Many archaeological artifacts protected by federal and state laws, are sometimes stolen and sold for personal gains by people called "pot hunters." Find out how genetic informatio…