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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empathy

Medical; Human genome

An individual's objective and insightful awareness of the feelings and behavior of another person. It should be distinguished from sympathy, which is usually nonobjective and noncritical. It ...

electromyography

Medical; Human genome

1) Measurement and interpretation of the electrical manifestations of muscle activity. 2) Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes.

enzyme

Medical; Human genome

1) A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. 2) An enzyme is a biological catalyst and is almost always a protein. It speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction in the cell. ...

egg

Medical; Human genome

A mature haploid female germ cell extruded from the ovary at ovulation.

endocrine system

Medical; Human genome

1) The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the endocrine glands, included are the chromaffin system and the neurosecretory ...

eugenics

Medical; Human genome

Applied science or the biosocial movement which advocates the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population. Usually refers to human populations.

dosage analysis

Medical; Human genome

Method of measuring the quantity of a variety of analytes, including DNA, RNA, and protein, by comparison with a known standard; can be used to determine the number of copies of a sequence of DNA ...