EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN GENETICS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
Overview of Autoimmunity Autoimmunity is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that occurs when the immune system, which is designed to protect the body against harmful pathogens and foreign substances, mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. In other words,…
UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF BACTERIAL GENETICS
Introduction Bacterial genetics is the study of how genetic information is passed on within bacterial populations. Bacteria have a single circular chromosome and can also contain plasmids, which are small, independent pieces of DNA. They reproduce primarily through binary fission,…
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF CANCER GENETICS
Introduction Cancer genetics refers to the study of how genetic changes or mutations can lead to the development and progression of cancer. Cancer is caused by alterations in the DNA of cells that result in abnormal cell growth and division.…
THE ADVANCED GUIDE TO GENETICS OF DISEASE
Introduction Genetics of disease is the study of how genetic variations contribute to the development and progression of various diseases. Our genes contain the instructions that determine our physical and biological traits, and changes or mutations in these genes can…
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