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Natural variation
Natural, or genetic, variation is the occurrence of naturally occurring differences in DNA sequence between individuals of the same species. Natural variation arises as a result of random mutations which are passed from parent to offspring. Examples of natural variation among the human population include hair color, freckles, and blood type.
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...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
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Clinical & Molecular DX
The ability to predict a person's risk of certain disease with genetics is often overstated, but in some cases it can be
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 11, 2024
Earth & The Environment
Earth once hosted many massive creatures called megafauna, and humans drove the extinction of many. That seems to have c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
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Cell & Molecular Biology
Introduction Clinical medicine aims to develop novel treatments to fight disease and as a result, must constantly
...
JAN 27, 2024
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Ice core samples are a powerful tool that helps scientists understand the history of the planet's climate. But one site
...
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Carmen Leitch
JAN 26, 2024
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
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...
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Amielle Moreno
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The Arctic is on the front lines of climate change. It is a region that is warming faster than other parts of the globe,
...
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Carmen Leitch
DEC 22, 2023
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 19, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Scientists have created a spatial atlas of the incredible process of human limb development, including processes that in
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 11, 2023
Earth & The Environment
Geomagnetic storms cause auroras, also known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora austral
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 27, 2023
Cancer
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 50 million people (about 18% of Americans) have used cann
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
NOV 06, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
How did cats evolve into so many different species, like tigers, panthers, and domestic cats? A new study has explored c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 03, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 02, 2023
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The activity of humans has significantly raised the levels of mercury in the atmosphere. These levels have gone up about
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 26, 2023
Cardiology
Metabolism and eating habits may be healthier in the winter months.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
OCT 18, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 04, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
WEHI researchers have identified a small change in the sequence of a particular gene that increases the likelihood of in
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 28, 2023
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 29, 2023
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 22, 2023
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 17, 2023
Cell & Molecular Biology
Group A streptococci are one of the most common pathogens that humans are exposed to, and they can cause infections with
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 09, 2023
Space & Astronomy
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...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc