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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carboxyl

Medical; Human genome

A monovalent group -COOH typical of organic acids--called also carboxyl group.

aura

Medical; Human genome

A subjective sensation (as of voices or colored lights or crawling and numbness) experienced before an attack of some nervous disorders (as epilepsy or migraine).

autoantibody

Medical; Human genome

An antibody active against a tissue constituent of the individual producing it.

amyloid

Medical; Human genome

1) A nonnitrogenous starchy food. 2) A waxy translucent substance consisting of protein in combination with polysaccharides that is deposited in some animal organs and tissue under abnormal ...

arteries

Medical; Human genome

The vessels carrying blood away from the heart.

aneuploidy

Medical; Human genome

The occurrence of one or more extra or missing chromosomes leading to an unbalanced chromosome complement, or, any chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number.

actin

Medical; Human genome

A protein found especially in microfilaments (as those comprising myofibrils) and active in muscular contraction, cellular movement, and maintenance of cell shape.