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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antigens

Medical; Human genome

1) Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction. 2) Substances that cause the immune system to make a specific immune response. 3) Substances such as ...

arachnodactyly

Medical; Human genome

A hereditary condition characterized especially by excessive length of the fingers and toes.

arthritis

Medical; Human genome

1) Inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes; also: a specific arthritic condition (as gouty arthritis or psoriatic arthritis). 2) A disease that causes ...

arteriopathy

Medical; Human genome

A disease of the arteries.

apoptosis

Medical; Human genome

1) A normal series of events in a cell that leads to its death. 2) Programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 3) Apoptosis is the ...