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Where Is DNA Located in the Cell? DNA Fact Sheet

By now, most of us are aware of things in our body like red blood cells and chromosomes. But what about DNA? What are DNA sequences, daughter cells, the genetic code, mutations, and cell division? Where exactly is DNA in the cell? In this article, we will fill you in on everything you need to […]

Structure of DNA and RNA: A Comparison

If you find the concept of DNA and DNA confusing, you are not alone. In fact, many people would agree with you. Not only do the two sound a lot alike, but they are also both made up of nucleic acid, one of the few macromolecules that are vital for life on Earth. The first […]

DNA Test: Why Siblings Can Get Different Results from DNA Ancestry Tests

You are probably surprised to hear that siblings—even twins—can have different DNA test results on ancestry tests. Like with genes, many people would think that their ancestry and living relatives would all have very similar—if not the same—DNA results. For example, you and your siblings get a DNA kit through the mail for DNA or […]

Ribose & Deoxyribose: What Is the Function of Sugar in DNA?

Did you know that the DNA molecule is sweet? It sure is. The double helix that contains the most important information in human biology is actually in part made up of sugar. How sweet is that? However, before we get into the sweeter things, let us first cover some biology. The DNA molecule contains genes […]

Prenatal DNA Testing: Top 6 Frequently Asked Questions

Before we get into the top questions that are asked in regard to prenatal DNA testing, let’s first get a bit into what the testing is about. The word prenatal literally means “before birth; during or relating to pregnancy.” In other words, prenatal DNA testing refers to testing that takes place at any of those […]

Personalized Genetic Nutrition & Fitness Reports: Are They Worth It?

This question will have different answers depending on whom you ask. Given the rapid expansion of genetics and genetic testing that ushered a better understanding of the fact that almost everything is genetic, it comes as no surprise that this concept has transgressed into nutrition. You may have heard of personalized medicine—designing drugs based on […]

Five Key Differences Between DNA and RNA

Most of you have heard of the three-letter acronyms at one point or another. Some of you may even know what they refer to. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has often been mentioned in association with the concept of being the “blueprint” for life. In some ways it is, and we will get to that in a […]

Alcoholism and Genetics: Is There an Inherited Family Alcohol Gene?

Alcoholism is a term that refers to alcohol addiction or, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol use disorder (AUD). The condition is marked with excessive alcohol consumption that can become severe, resulting in problem drinking, alcohol dependence or becoming an “alcoholic.”Heavy drinkers who are affected usually display compulsive behaviors […]

Is Down Syndrome Inherited from a Parent?

Before getting into whether or not you can inherit Down Syndrome from a parent, let’s first talk about what Down Syndrome actually is. In the United States alone, one in 700 babies will be diagnosed with Down Syndrome, making it one of the most common chromosomal conditions. This also means that there are about 6,000 […]

What Cancers are Genetic? Inherited Genes and Cancer Types

The term “cancer” has come to be an umbrella term for all the different types of cancers that exist, depending on which part of the body is affected. Depending on where in the body the cancer is, its severity and speed of progression all differ. More aggressive cancers are said to progress much faster, affect […]

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