Carroll 2006 Fossil Genes
... Shifting Habitats and Fossil Opsin Genes Great fascination with the coelacanth has inspired expeditions t o observe the animal in its native habitat. It has been seen from submersibles and by divers in deep underwater caves off the Comoros Islands and in waters around South Africa. The coelacanth re ...
... Shifting Habitats and Fossil Opsin Genes Great fascination with the coelacanth has inspired expeditions t o observe the animal in its native habitat. It has been seen from submersibles and by divers in deep underwater caves off the Comoros Islands and in waters around South Africa. The coelacanth re ...
lilliputian - Development - The Company of Biologists
... transgene-dependent phenotypes in the adult Drosophila eye (Neufeld et al., 1998b; Rebay et al, 2000), and we provide evidence that this suppression reflects a requirement of lilli in the proper transcription of these transgenes. In addition, in germline clone (GLC) embryos lacking all lilli gene pr ...
... transgene-dependent phenotypes in the adult Drosophila eye (Neufeld et al., 1998b; Rebay et al, 2000), and we provide evidence that this suppression reflects a requirement of lilli in the proper transcription of these transgenes. In addition, in germline clone (GLC) embryos lacking all lilli gene pr ...
Ovarian surface epithelium: family history and early events in
... and the lifetime risk for ovarian cancer in women carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation is estimated to be as high as 60–70% [1]. The majority of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are presumed to lead to premature protein truncations as a result of frameshift deletions/insertions or nonsense mutations and alter ...
... and the lifetime risk for ovarian cancer in women carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation is estimated to be as high as 60–70% [1]. The majority of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are presumed to lead to premature protein truncations as a result of frameshift deletions/insertions or nonsense mutations and alter ...
Cancer Prone Disease Section Familial platelet disorder with predisposition to
... although mutations in the C-terminal region have been found in three cases. Most frequently involved amino acids are those included in the three loops which contact the DNA-interface, comprising amino acids 7487, 139-145 and 171-177. In vitro functional studies have shown that RHD mutations abrogate ...
... although mutations in the C-terminal region have been found in three cases. Most frequently involved amino acids are those included in the three loops which contact the DNA-interface, comprising amino acids 7487, 139-145 and 171-177. In vitro functional studies have shown that RHD mutations abrogate ...
Functional SNPs in the SCGB3A2 promoter are
... linked to GD susceptability. However, none of these genes show an absolute correlation with disease predisposition and the exact genetic requirements for the development of GD are still unknown. A previous genome-wide study of 54 Chinese Han GD pedigrees provided the strongest evidence for linkage a ...
... linked to GD susceptability. However, none of these genes show an absolute correlation with disease predisposition and the exact genetic requirements for the development of GD are still unknown. A previous genome-wide study of 54 Chinese Han GD pedigrees provided the strongest evidence for linkage a ...
Linkage Mapping of the ACE I Gene in Pig Vincent Nguyen
... Sow productive life plays an important role in the economic efficiency of pork production. Several genes have been isolated in model organisms and humans that are associated with lifespan. Our hypothesis is that these same genes or regulatory pathways are also important for sow productive life. Angi ...
... Sow productive life plays an important role in the economic efficiency of pork production. Several genes have been isolated in model organisms and humans that are associated with lifespan. Our hypothesis is that these same genes or regulatory pathways are also important for sow productive life. Angi ...
Floral Symmetry - Coen Lab
... (del). The five petals of an Antirrhinum flower are united for part of their length to form a tube, as distinct from the petal lobes which are more separate. In del mutants, the petal lobes are red but the tube of the flower is unpigmented (Figure le). Tim Robbins showed that the levels of pal trans ...
... (del). The five petals of an Antirrhinum flower are united for part of their length to form a tube, as distinct from the petal lobes which are more separate. In del mutants, the petal lobes are red but the tube of the flower is unpigmented (Figure le). Tim Robbins showed that the levels of pal trans ...
Next-Generation Sequencing Panel
... A single nucleotide variant was detected in the SF3B1 gene and is expected to impact the function of the protein. ...
... A single nucleotide variant was detected in the SF3B1 gene and is expected to impact the function of the protein. ...
Disruption of an N-acetyltransferase gene in the
... in C1 and C8 appeared specific to Dazao, as mln shared the same genotype at these sites with another wild-type strain, Jingsong. We also detected an insertion in C7 of mln but not Dazao, but this mutation was found not to be mln specific after more wild-type and ...
... in C1 and C8 appeared specific to Dazao, as mln shared the same genotype at these sites with another wild-type strain, Jingsong. We also detected an insertion in C7 of mln but not Dazao, but this mutation was found not to be mln specific after more wild-type and ...
Figure 2
... adults; it has two alpha (α) and two delta (δ) protein chains. Hemoglobin F (Hb F, fetal hemoglobin): makes up to 1%-2% of hemoglobin found in adults; it has two alpha (α) and two gamma (γ) protein chains. It is the primary hemoglobin produced by the fetus during pregnancy; its production usually fa ...
... adults; it has two alpha (α) and two delta (δ) protein chains. Hemoglobin F (Hb F, fetal hemoglobin): makes up to 1%-2% of hemoglobin found in adults; it has two alpha (α) and two gamma (γ) protein chains. It is the primary hemoglobin produced by the fetus during pregnancy; its production usually fa ...
Untitled - NOVAQ10©cosmetics
... most compelling theories is that of telomere shortening, where aging cells progressively loose part of the DNA at the ends of chromosomes in each cell division [19]. Photoaging, on the other hand, is caused by UVA and UVB. Due to the penetration characteristics of the UV light UVA and UVB have diffe ...
... most compelling theories is that of telomere shortening, where aging cells progressively loose part of the DNA at the ends of chromosomes in each cell division [19]. Photoaging, on the other hand, is caused by UVA and UVB. Due to the penetration characteristics of the UV light UVA and UVB have diffe ...
WheatNet: A genome-scale functional network for hexaploid bread
... bioRxiv preprint first posted online Feb. 6, 2017; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/105098. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not peer-reviewed) is the author/funder. It is made available under a CC-BY 4.0 International license. ...
... bioRxiv preprint first posted online Feb. 6, 2017; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/105098. The copyright holder for this preprint (which was not peer-reviewed) is the author/funder. It is made available under a CC-BY 4.0 International license. ...
Failures in Mitochondrial tRNA and tRNA Metabolism
... Abstract—We report here on the clinical, genetic, and molecular characterization of 1 Han Chinese family with maternally transmitted hypertension. Three of 7 matrilineal relatives in this 4-generation family exhibited the variable degree of essential hypertension at the age at onset, ranging from 35 ...
... Abstract—We report here on the clinical, genetic, and molecular characterization of 1 Han Chinese family with maternally transmitted hypertension. Three of 7 matrilineal relatives in this 4-generation family exhibited the variable degree of essential hypertension at the age at onset, ranging from 35 ...
Slide 1
... a. Autopolyploidy: production of a diploid gamete used in reproduction within a species. b. Allopolyploidy: fusion of gametes from different species (hybridization). These are usually sterile because the chromosomes are not homologous and can’t pair during gamete formation. BUT… if the chromosomes r ...
... a. Autopolyploidy: production of a diploid gamete used in reproduction within a species. b. Allopolyploidy: fusion of gametes from different species (hybridization). These are usually sterile because the chromosomes are not homologous and can’t pair during gamete formation. BUT… if the chromosomes r ...
Alzheimer`s Disease Genetics Fact Sheet
... cause and shows no obvious inheritance pattern. However, in some families, clusters of cases are seen. Although a specific gene has not been identified as the cause of lateonset AD, genetic factors do appear to play a role in the development of this form of AD. Only one risk factor gene has been ide ...
... cause and shows no obvious inheritance pattern. However, in some families, clusters of cases are seen. Although a specific gene has not been identified as the cause of lateonset AD, genetic factors do appear to play a role in the development of this form of AD. Only one risk factor gene has been ide ...
University of Groningen Methionine
... Methionine is one of the important amino acids for pneumococci and some of the methionine-regulated genes have been shown to have a role in virulence in different bacteria including S. pneumoniae. In other bacteria, two to three transcriptional regulators have been shown to be involved in the regula ...
... Methionine is one of the important amino acids for pneumococci and some of the methionine-regulated genes have been shown to have a role in virulence in different bacteria including S. pneumoniae. In other bacteria, two to three transcriptional regulators have been shown to be involved in the regula ...
Could distal MSH2 upstream deletions cause HNPCC?
... of morphogenetic ligands while migrating to the villus, before being shed in the lumen. Right: a schematic description of the differentiation pathways in the gut epithelium. BMP, bone morphogeneic protein; TGFβ, transforming growth factor β. ...
... of morphogenetic ligands while migrating to the villus, before being shed in the lumen. Right: a schematic description of the differentiation pathways in the gut epithelium. BMP, bone morphogeneic protein; TGFβ, transforming growth factor β. ...
model for Escherichia coli chromosome packaging supports
... of mRNA in E. coli shows that mRNAs display limited dispersion from their site of transcription (19). The high localization of mRNA implies that chromosome architecture might act as a spatial organizer, which compartmentalizes the cell interior such that dedicated (regulatory) proteins are produced ...
... of mRNA in E. coli shows that mRNAs display limited dispersion from their site of transcription (19). The high localization of mRNA implies that chromosome architecture might act as a spatial organizer, which compartmentalizes the cell interior such that dedicated (regulatory) proteins are produced ...
Gene Regulation
... relative to their target genes. • The previous figure shows that more than 70 of the 229 TFs families considered exhibit a significant enrichment for one or more types of genomic regions. • A number of TFs show preference for distal positions, mostly those located more than 100 kb upstream of the TS ...
... relative to their target genes. • The previous figure shows that more than 70 of the 229 TFs families considered exhibit a significant enrichment for one or more types of genomic regions. • A number of TFs show preference for distal positions, mostly those located more than 100 kb upstream of the TS ...
Nuclear Genes That Encode Mitochondrial Proteins
... Because Rickettsia americana has been postulated to represent one of the closest living relatives of present-day mitochondria (Andersson et al., 1998), we surveyed the Rickettsia genome for genes involved in DNA maintenance and RNA metabolism functions. Of 43 genes identified, 25 (58%) homologous se ...
... Because Rickettsia americana has been postulated to represent one of the closest living relatives of present-day mitochondria (Andersson et al., 1998), we surveyed the Rickettsia genome for genes involved in DNA maintenance and RNA metabolism functions. Of 43 genes identified, 25 (58%) homologous se ...
Genome Analysis Excerpt from Chapter 11
... proteins, sequences that encode RNA molecules needed for making proteins and performing other biological functions, and highly repetitive sequences of no apparent function that are carried along in the genome. Genes that encode proteins and RNA sequences needed for basic life processes such as prote ...
... proteins, sequences that encode RNA molecules needed for making proteins and performing other biological functions, and highly repetitive sequences of no apparent function that are carried along in the genome. Genes that encode proteins and RNA sequences needed for basic life processes such as prote ...
Derivation and characterization of new human embryonic stem cell
... the presence of several prominent nucleoli per cell. The cells show strong positivity for molecular markers of undifferentiated hESCs, including TRA-1-60, TRA-1-81, TRA-254, SSEA-3, SSEA-4, Thy-1, alkaline phosphatase, and Oct-4, while they are negative for SSEA-1. The example of expression analysis ...
... the presence of several prominent nucleoli per cell. The cells show strong positivity for molecular markers of undifferentiated hESCs, including TRA-1-60, TRA-1-81, TRA-254, SSEA-3, SSEA-4, Thy-1, alkaline phosphatase, and Oct-4, while they are negative for SSEA-1. The example of expression analysis ...
Induction of XIST expression from the human active
... The XIST gene is the only gene known to be expressed exclusively from the inactive X chromosome (8) and is localised to the smallest interval of the X chromosome required in cis for inactivation to occur (9,10). The XIST RNA, which is not translated, remains in the nucleus where it is associated wit ...
... The XIST gene is the only gene known to be expressed exclusively from the inactive X chromosome (8) and is localised to the smallest interval of the X chromosome required in cis for inactivation to occur (9,10). The XIST RNA, which is not translated, remains in the nucleus where it is associated wit ...
19.1 Somatostatin Was the First Human Peptide Hormone Produced
... encodes the amino acid sequence of the somatostatin peptide hormone. (Today, oligonucleotide synthesis methods have greatly improved, making it unnecessary to synthesize several, short oligonucleotides. Instead, researchers now could make an oligonucleotide that would span the entire length of the s ...
... encodes the amino acid sequence of the somatostatin peptide hormone. (Today, oligonucleotide synthesis methods have greatly improved, making it unnecessary to synthesize several, short oligonucleotides. Instead, researchers now could make an oligonucleotide that would span the entire length of the s ...