Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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assortative mating

Medical; Human genome

Nonrandom mating between unrelated individuals with similar characteristics. Used for human or animal populations.

blood-brain barrier

Medical; Human genome

1) A network of blood vessels with closely spaced cells that makes it difficult for potentially toxic substances (such as anticancer drugs) to penetrate the blood vessel walls and enter the brain. ...

carcinoma

Medical; Human genome

1) A malignant neoplasm made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. It is a histological type of neoplasm but is often wrongly used as a ...

carrier frequency

Medical; Human genome

The proportion of individuals in a population who have inherited a single copy of a specific recessive gene mutation.

autopolyploid

Medical; Human genome

An individual or strain whose chromosome complement consists of more than two complete copies of the genome of a single ancestral species.

astrocytoma

Medical; Human genome

A tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes.

bipolar disorder

Medical; Human genome

1) A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence. 2) Any of several mood disorders characterized usually by ...