Obesity - PHG Foundation
... Patients with these ‘monogenic’ (single gene) forms of obesity display a greatly increased drive to eat and consume far more energy than individuals without these mutations. To date, eight genes and one large deletion have been implicated in monogenic disorders in which obesity is the primary featur ...
... Patients with these ‘monogenic’ (single gene) forms of obesity display a greatly increased drive to eat and consume far more energy than individuals without these mutations. To date, eight genes and one large deletion have been implicated in monogenic disorders in which obesity is the primary featur ...
9th Grade Reading Problems of the Day
... involved in ripening. Among them are genes that allow the fruit to make some of its own sugar instead of getting it only from leaves. Others increase the amount of carotenoids, which give tomatoes a full red color and, it is thought, are involved in flavor. To test their discovery, the researchers u ...
... involved in ripening. Among them are genes that allow the fruit to make some of its own sugar instead of getting it only from leaves. Others increase the amount of carotenoids, which give tomatoes a full red color and, it is thought, are involved in flavor. To test their discovery, the researchers u ...
The Welfare of Transgenic Animals
... fluoroacetate. This proposal was rejected by the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee after widespread criticism on environmental grounds. The genetic modification would have enabled livestock grazing to be expanded and intensified in areas of native vegetation which was previously protected by i ...
... fluoroacetate. This proposal was rejected by the Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee after widespread criticism on environmental grounds. The genetic modification would have enabled livestock grazing to be expanded and intensified in areas of native vegetation which was previously protected by i ...
Genetic Research and Testing in Sport and Exercise Science
... One specific aspect of genetic research in the sport and exercise sciences that is potentially problematic is the investigation of differences between human populations. Some sport and exercise scientists are fascinated by the remarkable success of East African endurance athletes and of sprinters of ...
... One specific aspect of genetic research in the sport and exercise sciences that is potentially problematic is the investigation of differences between human populations. Some sport and exercise scientists are fascinated by the remarkable success of East African endurance athletes and of sprinters of ...
Phytic Acid and Inorganic Phosphate Composition in Soybean Lines
... followed by 45 cycles of 95°C for 20 seconds, 56°C for 20 seconds, and 72°C for 20 seconds. A melt curve was performed by reading every 0.2°C for 1 second from 52°C to 77° The wild-type (FN38) peak was present at 65°C, while the alternate (Gm-lpa-ZC2) peak was at 60°C; thus, the heterozygous peaks w ...
... followed by 45 cycles of 95°C for 20 seconds, 56°C for 20 seconds, and 72°C for 20 seconds. A melt curve was performed by reading every 0.2°C for 1 second from 52°C to 77° The wild-type (FN38) peak was present at 65°C, while the alternate (Gm-lpa-ZC2) peak was at 60°C; thus, the heterozygous peaks w ...
DOCX format - 76 KB - Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
... The Gene Technology Regulator is required to consult with, and take into account advice from, a range of key stakeholders, including other regulatory authorities, on risks to human health and safety and to the environment in assessing applications for dealings involving the intentional release of GM ...
... The Gene Technology Regulator is required to consult with, and take into account advice from, a range of key stakeholders, including other regulatory authorities, on risks to human health and safety and to the environment in assessing applications for dealings involving the intentional release of GM ...
The Plastidic Phosphoglucomutase from
... 1998). Deficiency in the plastidic PGM activity resulted in a “starchless” phenotype in Arabidopsis and N. sylvestris. The P. sativum PGM mutant, rug3, has a wrinkled seed phenotype with only 1% of the seed dry weight as starch, compared with 60% in the wild type (Harrison et al., 1998). The reducti ...
... 1998). Deficiency in the plastidic PGM activity resulted in a “starchless” phenotype in Arabidopsis and N. sylvestris. The P. sativum PGM mutant, rug3, has a wrinkled seed phenotype with only 1% of the seed dry weight as starch, compared with 60% in the wild type (Harrison et al., 1998). The reducti ...
Systematic and Applied Microbiology - digital
... analyzed, produced tyramine. However, in both cases the production of biogenic amines was only evaluated in a decarboxylase agar medium where, sometimes, false-positive reactions have been described [10]. The results of our study demonstrate that the E. faecium strains analyzed actually possess a ge ...
... analyzed, produced tyramine. However, in both cases the production of biogenic amines was only evaluated in a decarboxylase agar medium where, sometimes, false-positive reactions have been described [10]. The results of our study demonstrate that the E. faecium strains analyzed actually possess a ge ...
Genetic determination of yield related attributes in Brassica napus
... Diallel analysis in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) was carried out during 2011-2012 at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar to estimate the pattern of inheritance and heritability for important traits. During 2010-2011 four contrasting genotypes of Brassica napus. viz. G2, G4, G6 and G9 were crosse ...
... Diallel analysis in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) was carried out during 2011-2012 at The University of Agriculture, Peshawar to estimate the pattern of inheritance and heritability for important traits. During 2010-2011 four contrasting genotypes of Brassica napus. viz. G2, G4, G6 and G9 were crosse ...
Rapid and Quantitative Detection of Toxoplasma Gondii by PCR
... brew” applications for prenatal diagnosis of toxoplasmosis, in particular, making it faster, more sensitive, and decreases morbidity, because it is currently based on amniocentesis alone [4]. However, the main risk concerns false-positive results arising from contamination with previously amplified ...
... brew” applications for prenatal diagnosis of toxoplasmosis, in particular, making it faster, more sensitive, and decreases morbidity, because it is currently based on amniocentesis alone [4]. However, the main risk concerns false-positive results arising from contamination with previously amplified ...
univERsity oF copEnhAGEn - Center for Protein Research
... The language of cheese-ripening cultures For many years, micro-organisms were considered individual organisms that primarily search for nutrients and multiply. Today we know that micro-organisms, which in nature often create complex communities, interact with each other. Cheese ripening is highly de ...
... The language of cheese-ripening cultures For many years, micro-organisms were considered individual organisms that primarily search for nutrients and multiply. Today we know that micro-organisms, which in nature often create complex communities, interact with each other. Cheese ripening is highly de ...
Inheritance and Linkage With the k2 and Mdh1
... Approximately 50% aborted pollen was evident in the F, plants from crosses between PI 567.630A with T325, PI 567.391, L67-3483, T239, and T261, which possess ...
... Approximately 50% aborted pollen was evident in the F, plants from crosses between PI 567.630A with T325, PI 567.391, L67-3483, T239, and T261, which possess ...
ARTICLE IN PRESS
... subcultured to obtain pure cultures, after which they were routinely grown in the appropriate broth media. LAB isolates were grown in MRS broth, while enterobacterial isolates were grown in nutrient broth using the incubation conditions described. All pure cultures were examined using light microsco ...
... subcultured to obtain pure cultures, after which they were routinely grown in the appropriate broth media. LAB isolates were grown in MRS broth, while enterobacterial isolates were grown in nutrient broth using the incubation conditions described. All pure cultures were examined using light microsco ...
The genetics of deafness - Archives of Disease in Childhood
... whom are deaf. This may lead to a complex genetic situation in which there may be multiple possible causes of deafness in a given pedigree. The combinations of deafness causing genes thus generated can lead to widely varying risks from one deaf couple to the next, risks that may have to be revised a ...
... whom are deaf. This may lead to a complex genetic situation in which there may be multiple possible causes of deafness in a given pedigree. The combinations of deafness causing genes thus generated can lead to widely varying risks from one deaf couple to the next, risks that may have to be revised a ...
Microarrays
... Microbiological analysis of food, water and environmental samples is an important aspect of public health involving a great number of samples to be analyzed daily. These analyses are, to a great extent, performed by responsible state laboratories, by private laboratories or by companies as a quality ...
... Microbiological analysis of food, water and environmental samples is an important aspect of public health involving a great number of samples to be analyzed daily. These analyses are, to a great extent, performed by responsible state laboratories, by private laboratories or by companies as a quality ...
Gene Technology Regulation 2004
... The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1). The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, ...
... The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1). The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, ...
Section 2 Licence conditions - Office of the Gene Technology
... (v) states that breach of these conditions is an offence under the Act; and (b) signage for transport vehicles, indicating that GM cotton seed is being transported and with instructions to contact the licence holder (including phone numbers) in the event the GM cotton seed is spilt or misdirected; ...
... (v) states that breach of these conditions is an offence under the Act; and (b) signage for transport vehicles, indicating that GM cotton seed is being transported and with instructions to contact the licence holder (including phone numbers) in the event the GM cotton seed is spilt or misdirected; ...
The Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies
... defining the long-term prognosis, since some dystrophies are more rapidly progressive, involve the cardiorespiratory systems more frequently, or are associated with other organ system problems. The identification of these dystrophies through genetic testing will not only inform long-term prognosis b ...
... defining the long-term prognosis, since some dystrophies are more rapidly progressive, involve the cardiorespiratory systems more frequently, or are associated with other organ system problems. The identification of these dystrophies through genetic testing will not only inform long-term prognosis b ...
Genotype Discrimination: The complex case for some legislative protection. Henry T. Greely. 149 U. Pa. L. Rev. 1483 (May 2001)
... because they are highly likely to come true and because they would have substantial consequences on those persons' lives. Huntington disease, n3 a neurodegenerative disorder, may be the [*1485] paradigm for this kind of genetic condition. It is only the product of a genetic variation. As far as we k ...
... because they are highly likely to come true and because they would have substantial consequences on those persons' lives. Huntington disease, n3 a neurodegenerative disorder, may be the [*1485] paradigm for this kind of genetic condition. It is only the product of a genetic variation. As far as we k ...
genetic testing for Marfan syndrome
... does not have an altered copy to pass to his or her children. About 25 percent of people with Marfan syndrome do not have an affected parent. They are the first person in their family who has Marfan syndrome. This change in the gene is called a spontaneous mutation, and it almost always occurs during ...
... does not have an altered copy to pass to his or her children. About 25 percent of people with Marfan syndrome do not have an affected parent. They are the first person in their family who has Marfan syndrome. This change in the gene is called a spontaneous mutation, and it almost always occurs during ...
Genetic Inheritance - Spaniel Club Deutschland
... All of the genes inherited by dogs are contained within 39 different sets of chromosomes. There are thought to be between 20,000 – 30,000 different genes. Any chromosome between number 1 and 38 is called an autosome. The 39th chromosome determines the sex of the dog. The genes responsible for diseas ...
... All of the genes inherited by dogs are contained within 39 different sets of chromosomes. There are thought to be between 20,000 – 30,000 different genes. Any chromosome between number 1 and 38 is called an autosome. The 39th chromosome determines the sex of the dog. The genes responsible for diseas ...
alpha-amylase from bacillus licheniformis
... The α-amylase described in this document is a genetically engineered enzyme that is thermo-stable and active at a relatively low pH and low calcium concentration. These characteristics make the enzyme particularly suitable for use in starch hydrolysis conducted at high temperatures, for example, for ...
... The α-amylase described in this document is a genetically engineered enzyme that is thermo-stable and active at a relatively low pH and low calcium concentration. These characteristics make the enzyme particularly suitable for use in starch hydrolysis conducted at high temperatures, for example, for ...
COMMISSION ON GENETIC RESOURCES FOR FOOD AND
... However, the scale of agriculture, particularly with certain transgenic crops, and the scale at which flow can occur, is sometimes enough to overcome large quantitative barriers to gene flow. The limits of reproductive barriers and the scale of the application are critical knowledge for estimating t ...
... However, the scale of agriculture, particularly with certain transgenic crops, and the scale at which flow can occur, is sometimes enough to overcome large quantitative barriers to gene flow. The limits of reproductive barriers and the scale of the application are critical knowledge for estimating t ...
standard material transfer agreement
... “Genetic material” means any material of plant origin, including reproductive and vegetative propagating material, containing functional units of heredity. “Governing Body” means the Governing Body of the Treaty. “Multilateral System” means the Multilateral System established under Article 10.2 of t ...
... “Genetic material” means any material of plant origin, including reproductive and vegetative propagating material, containing functional units of heredity. “Governing Body” means the Governing Body of the Treaty. “Multilateral System” means the Multilateral System established under Article 10.2 of t ...
Genetic Testing for Predisposition to Inherited Hypertrophic
... storage diseases that may include cardiac hypertrophy, such as Fabry disease (GLA), familial transthyretin amyloidosis (TTR), X-linked Danon disease (LAMP2). There can be difficulties in determining the pathogenicity of genetic variants associated with HCM. Some studies have reported that assignment ...
... storage diseases that may include cardiac hypertrophy, such as Fabry disease (GLA), familial transthyretin amyloidosis (TTR), X-linked Danon disease (LAMP2). There can be difficulties in determining the pathogenicity of genetic variants associated with HCM. Some studies have reported that assignment ...