Ancestry Introduction Ancestry DNA was launched in 2012. Today, with over 16 million samples, it has the world’s largest DNA database. Ancestry DNA has also the largest collection of family history records, containing over 100 million family trees. We start with …
What is epigenetics? Epigenetics is the study of factors that determine the activity of a gene in the human genome. It involves changes in gene function that are not based on changes in DNA sequences but passed on to daughter …
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What’s a genome? The genome is the whole material that carries the hereditary information of a cell or a virus particle. It exists as chromosomes, DNA, or RNA in the case of RNA viruses. In an abstract sense, this also …
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Erythritol Facts Introduction As the modern diet evolves, many health-conscious consumers have made it a priority to replace sugar and artificial sweeteners with natural options that are lower in calories and safer to consume. Erythritol is one such option, and …
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Quick Facts about Ashwagandha Introduction Ashwagandha, or “ashwagandha withania somnifera”, is a nightshade plant used in traditional medicine practices (like Ayurveda). The plant is found in India, China, Nepal, and Yemen. It is a short, leafy shrub with a strong-smelling …
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What is mitosis? Mitosis is the division of a single cell nucleus that results in two daughter nuclei with the same genetic information. It takes place in cells of eukaryotic organisms – prokaryotes do not have a cell nucleus – …
What is messenger RNA (mRNA)? The messenger RNA or mRNA is single-stranded ribonucleic acid. This is a type of nucleic acid that primarily encodes proteins. This small molecule is the transcript of a section of DNA sequence. The mRNA contains …
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What is DNA sequencing? DNA sequencing is a method of determining the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. DNA sequencing has revolutionized genomics. Since 1995, DNA sequencing has made it possible to analyze the genomes of over 50,000 (as …
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What is genetic genealogy? Genetic genealogy is the application of genetics to genealogy. It analyses the human genome to prove or at least estimate their ancestry, i.e. the degree of kinship between individuals. Traditional genealogical approaches are limited to pedigree, …
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Intro A gene is a functional unit of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contains basic information for the development of characteristics of an individual. In the process of transcription, a complementary copy in the form of RNA is produced from the …
