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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aplastic anemia

Medical; Human genome

Anemia that is characterized by defective function of the blood-forming organs (as the bone marrow) and is caused by toxic agents (as chemicals or X-rays) or is idiopathic in origin -- called also ...

antibiotics

Medical; Human genome

Substances produced by microorganisms that can inhibit or suppress the growth of other microorganisms.

arteriole

Medical; Human genome

Any of the small terminal twigs of an artery that ends in capillaries.

allele-specific oligonucleotide testing

Medical; Human genome

The detection of a specific mutation using a synthetic segment of DNA approximately 20 base pairs in length (an oligonucleotide) that binds to and hence identifies the complementary sequence in a DNA ...

allogeneic stem cell transplantation

Medical; Human genome

A procedure in which a person receives blood-forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. This is often a sister or brother, ...

androgens

Medical; Human genome

1) Compounds that interact with androgen receptors in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of testosterone. Depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on sexual ...

anticoagulants

Medical; Human genome

1) Agents that prevent blood clotting. Naturally occurring agents in the blood are included only when they are used as drugs. 2) A drug that helps prevent blood clots from forming. Also called a ...