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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alopecia

Medical; Human genome

1) Absence of hair from areas where it is normally present. 2) Baldness or the loss of hair.

amino acid sequence

Medical; Human genome

1) The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining protein conformation. 2) ...

acne

Medical; Human genome

A disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles; specifically: a form found chiefly in adolescents and marked by pimples especially on the face.

aminoglycoside

Medical; Human genome

1) Any of a group of antibiotics derived from various species of Streptomyces or produced synthetically; they inhibit protein synthesis by binding with the 30S ribosomal subunit. 2) A broad ...