Category: Lab Notes: Genetics
Homozygous Vs Heterozygous
Criteria Homozygous Heterozygous Remarks Definition Condition in which an individual carries two identical alleles of a particular gene (e.g., AA…
Homozygous
The term homozygous refers to the genetic state in which an individual carries two identical alleles at a given genetic…
Heterozygous
The term heterozygous describes the genetic condition in which an individual carries two different alleles at a given genetic locus…
Genetic Locus
A genetic locus is a fixed, specific position on a chromosome where a gene or another segment of DNA is…
Role of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Shaping Allelic Variation
The role of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in shaping allelic variation is central to our understanding of genetic diversity within and between…
Chip-Based Genotyping by Mass Spectrometry
Chip-based genotyping by mass spectrometry is an advanced analytical approach that combines the high-throughput capabilities of microarray (chip) technology with…
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Array
A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) array is a high-throughput genotyping technology used to detect genetic variation across the genome, focusing…
Population Genetics
Population genetics is a branch of evolutionary biology that studies the distribution, frequency, and changes of genetic variation within and…
Horizontal Gene Transfer
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT), also known as lateral gene transfer, is the movement of genetic material between organisms in a…
DNA as Genetic Material
The recognition of DNA as the genetic material is one of the most important milestones in biology, forming the foundation…
Dark DNA
Dark DNA is a term used to describe genomic sequences that appear to be “missing” or invisible in standard DNA…
Clinical Genetics
Clinical genetics is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, management, and counseling of individuals and families with…
Chromatin Remodeling
Chromatin remodeling is a dynamic process by which the structure of chromatin—the complex of DNA and histone proteins in the…
Genome Biology
Genome biology is the broad and interdisciplinary study of the structure, function, evolution, and regulation of genomes—the complete set of…
Genomic Medicine
Genomic medicine is an emerging field of healthcare that harnesses knowledge of the human genome to improve the diagnosis, treatment,…