During this video, we will learn about how errors in the segregation of chromosomes can lead to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, Patau syndrome and Edwards syndrome. Talking point …
In this week’s final video, we will look back over the central principles of Genomics that we have learnt about in Week 1. We have also included a PDF synopsis …
In this step, we learn about the processes of normal cell division – mitosis and meiosis. Talking point Which do you think are the fastest and which are the slowest …
All the cells of our body contain identical genes. However, the cells of our muscles look different and fulfil very different functions to, for example, the cells of our eye. …
Watch this video to learn about single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), normal variation within the human genome and how we are beginning to understand that SNPs have a key role in …
What is the genome? Increasingly clinicians, scientists and even the media, are talking about the genome and the impact of genomic data, now and in the future, on healthcare. The …
Crime scene evidence. Paternity Testing. Designer babies. Today, it is well-known that DNA is the molecule containing our genetic code. Whether on crime programmes, tabloid talk shows, or in your …
The glossary and acronyms tables below provide a useful guide to the key terms related to genomics. There is also a PDF version of these glossary and acronyms lists in …