editorial prostate cancer early detection
... the potential risks and benefits of screening and participate with their physicians in deciding whether to be tested. Before testing occurs, patients should be fully informed about the following: - prostate cancer is an important health problem; - the benefits of one-time or repeated screening and a ...
... the potential risks and benefits of screening and participate with their physicians in deciding whether to be tested. Before testing occurs, patients should be fully informed about the following: - prostate cancer is an important health problem; - the benefits of one-time or repeated screening and a ...
MMG 232: Methods In Bioinformatics Spring 2016, 3 credits
... hour of theory/background, followed by an hour of hands on bioinformatics tool application at your laptop. Lastly we will summarize what we did and review any confusing points. This is not a course for learning to program. Most activities will involve databases and freeware with web-interfaces, or l ...
... hour of theory/background, followed by an hour of hands on bioinformatics tool application at your laptop. Lastly we will summarize what we did and review any confusing points. This is not a course for learning to program. Most activities will involve databases and freeware with web-interfaces, or l ...
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... factor utilized in termination of some bacterial genes. Unlike rho, which binds to the newly transcribed RNA molecule, the termination factor for RNA polymerase I binds to a DNA sequence downstream of the termination site. • RNA polymerase III ends transcription after transcribing a terminator seque ...
... factor utilized in termination of some bacterial genes. Unlike rho, which binds to the newly transcribed RNA molecule, the termination factor for RNA polymerase I binds to a DNA sequence downstream of the termination site. • RNA polymerase III ends transcription after transcribing a terminator seque ...
Essential role of conserved DUF177A protein in plastid 23S rRNA
... of proteins with a conserved domain of unknown function (DUF) is a major challenge in genome and molecular biology (Bateman et al., 2010; Mudgal et al., 2015). Although genes encoding DUF177 proteins are found in nearly all sequenced bacterial and land plant genomes (Goodacre and Gerloff, 2014), kno ...
... of proteins with a conserved domain of unknown function (DUF) is a major challenge in genome and molecular biology (Bateman et al., 2010; Mudgal et al., 2015). Although genes encoding DUF177 proteins are found in nearly all sequenced bacterial and land plant genomes (Goodacre and Gerloff, 2014), kno ...
Biogenesis of trans-acting siRNAs, endogenous
... are promptly degraded by XRN4, which is a 5′ to 3′ exonuclease, and other unidentified RNases (Souret et al., 2004). Thus, the stabilization of the cleavage fragments generated by miR390 or 22 nt miRNA-containing RISCs is important for subsequent steps. The 5′ and 3′ miR173cleaved fragments accumula ...
... are promptly degraded by XRN4, which is a 5′ to 3′ exonuclease, and other unidentified RNases (Souret et al., 2004). Thus, the stabilization of the cleavage fragments generated by miR390 or 22 nt miRNA-containing RISCs is important for subsequent steps. The 5′ and 3′ miR173cleaved fragments accumula ...
Imprinted gene detection in Arabidopsis thaliana
... Abstract - We use the self-organizing map (SOM) to detect novel imprinted genes in A.thaliana from microarray gene expression measurements in several interploidy and mutant A.thaliana crosses. In sexually reproducing organisms, the transcription of the maternally as well as the paternally inherited ...
... Abstract - We use the self-organizing map (SOM) to detect novel imprinted genes in A.thaliana from microarray gene expression measurements in several interploidy and mutant A.thaliana crosses. In sexually reproducing organisms, the transcription of the maternally as well as the paternally inherited ...
7. Rh Blood Group System - Austin Community College
... These two theories are the basis for the two notations currently in use for the Rh system. The table below compares Fisher-Race and Wiener notations. Immunohematologists use combinations of both systems when recording the most probable genotype. You must memorize and be able to convert from the Fish ...
... These two theories are the basis for the two notations currently in use for the Rh system. The table below compares Fisher-Race and Wiener notations. Immunohematologists use combinations of both systems when recording the most probable genotype. You must memorize and be able to convert from the Fish ...
Chapter 1: Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
... Recently, a gene called hEXO1, encoding an exonuclease required for mismatch repair (Tishkoff et al., 1998), and a new MutS homologue gene, hMSH5 (Her & Doggett, 1998) have been identified. They are located on chromosomes 1q, and 6p, respectively. No germline mutations have yet been reported. ...
... Recently, a gene called hEXO1, encoding an exonuclease required for mismatch repair (Tishkoff et al., 1998), and a new MutS homologue gene, hMSH5 (Her & Doggett, 1998) have been identified. They are located on chromosomes 1q, and 6p, respectively. No germline mutations have yet been reported. ...
Meiosis
... eral term sometimes used to refer to either eggs or sperm is gamete (sex cell). The cellular process that is responsible for generating gametes is called gametogenesis. The uniting of an egg and sperm (gametes) is known as fertilization. In many organisms the zygote, which results from the union of ...
... eral term sometimes used to refer to either eggs or sperm is gamete (sex cell). The cellular process that is responsible for generating gametes is called gametogenesis. The uniting of an egg and sperm (gametes) is known as fertilization. In many organisms the zygote, which results from the union of ...
Exam Questions_150216_final
... The dnaB gene of E. coli encodes a helicase (DnaB) that unwinds DNA at the replication fork. Its properties have been studied using artificial substrates like those shown in Figure 1A. In such substrates, DnaB binds preferentially to the longest single-strand region (the largest target) available. Th ...
... The dnaB gene of E. coli encodes a helicase (DnaB) that unwinds DNA at the replication fork. Its properties have been studied using artificial substrates like those shown in Figure 1A. In such substrates, DnaB binds preferentially to the longest single-strand region (the largest target) available. Th ...
Gene silencing in mammalian cells and the spread of DNA
... methylation patterns are not static in somatic cells, as often assumed, but instead can vary at individual CpG sites (Silva et al., 1993; Turker et al., 1989). For mouse Aprt, we showed that a CpG site located between the Aprt promoter and the methylation center is methylated on approximately 25% of ...
... methylation patterns are not static in somatic cells, as often assumed, but instead can vary at individual CpG sites (Silva et al., 1993; Turker et al., 1989). For mouse Aprt, we showed that a CpG site located between the Aprt promoter and the methylation center is methylated on approximately 25% of ...
reprint - Oleg Igoshin
... of proteins from each gene. Databases of genetic information show that E. coli has operons more frequently than random if operons reduce noise for the type of interaction various gene pairs have, but not otherwise. Our study thus provides an example of how the architecture of post-translational netw ...
... of proteins from each gene. Databases of genetic information show that E. coli has operons more frequently than random if operons reduce noise for the type of interaction various gene pairs have, but not otherwise. Our study thus provides an example of how the architecture of post-translational netw ...
However, if
... Both variation and variability are of evolutionary advantage only if they have a genetic basis. Genetic variation in individuals (and therefore variability in a population) arises as a result of sexual reproduction. This involves gamete formation (by meiosis), followed by fertilisation (fusion of ma ...
... Both variation and variability are of evolutionary advantage only if they have a genetic basis. Genetic variation in individuals (and therefore variability in a population) arises as a result of sexual reproduction. This involves gamete formation (by meiosis), followed by fertilisation (fusion of ma ...
Part 3 - Bioinformatics.ca
... predictions fails to improve for “stringent” thresholds • For most predictive models this ratio would increase ...
... predictions fails to improve for “stringent” thresholds • For most predictive models this ratio would increase ...
development, the Linker histone H1 is essential for Drosophila
... a genetically tractable organism where H1 may prove to play an essential role. As mentioned, deletion of the yeast HHO1 gene does not lead to obvious phenotypic effects. Although linker histones are essential for embryonic development in mice, the existence of multiple, nonallelic mouse H1 variant g ...
... a genetically tractable organism where H1 may prove to play an essential role. As mentioned, deletion of the yeast HHO1 gene does not lead to obvious phenotypic effects. Although linker histones are essential for embryonic development in mice, the existence of multiple, nonallelic mouse H1 variant g ...
The Standard of Perfection: Thoughts about the Laying Hen Model
... B. Genetic characteristics of ovarian tumors from the hens did not vary according to chemopreventive agent exposure. Ovarian adenocarcinomas were examined from 102 hens in flock A and from 70 hens in flock B, providing the main finding that p53 abnormalities were highly associated with 4 years of ov ...
... B. Genetic characteristics of ovarian tumors from the hens did not vary according to chemopreventive agent exposure. Ovarian adenocarcinomas were examined from 102 hens in flock A and from 70 hens in flock B, providing the main finding that p53 abnormalities were highly associated with 4 years of ov ...
Effects of rumen-protected choline on performance and hepatic fat
... 2 kg at calving and up to 9.6 kg at 18 days postpartum. Feed intake and milk yield were recorded daily, and milk composition (fat, protein) was determined weekly. Liver biopsies were taken from 8 pairs of cows at 3 weeks ante- and 1, 3 and 6 week postpartum to measure hepatic TAG and mRNA expression ...
... 2 kg at calving and up to 9.6 kg at 18 days postpartum. Feed intake and milk yield were recorded daily, and milk composition (fat, protein) was determined weekly. Liver biopsies were taken from 8 pairs of cows at 3 weeks ante- and 1, 3 and 6 week postpartum to measure hepatic TAG and mRNA expression ...
Retrieving data from UniProt databases Further reading Support
... Why do we need UniProt? We can find out much more about the function of proteins by studying properties such as the biological processes they are involved in, their post-translational modifications, their interaction with other molecules, and their location in cells and organisms, than we could ever ...
... Why do we need UniProt? We can find out much more about the function of proteins by studying properties such as the biological processes they are involved in, their post-translational modifications, their interaction with other molecules, and their location in cells and organisms, than we could ever ...
The beginning of a seed: regulatory mechanisms of double fertilization
... by glutamate receptor-like channels (GLRs), which can be stimulated by D-serine (Michard et al., 2011). In animal systems it was shown that GLRs are non-selective cation channels catalyzing Na+ and/or Ca2+ influx into cells. Binding of the agonist D-serine to GLRs should thus lead to channel opening ...
... by glutamate receptor-like channels (GLRs), which can be stimulated by D-serine (Michard et al., 2011). In animal systems it was shown that GLRs are non-selective cation channels catalyzing Na+ and/or Ca2+ influx into cells. Binding of the agonist D-serine to GLRs should thus lead to channel opening ...
molecular genetics of coat colour in pigs
... chthonous breeds remain to be characterized at this locus even if it could be possible to infer their genotype at the Extension locus based on previous results obtained for other European breeds. 3.2. KIT VARIABILITY The KIT gene encodes the mast/stem cell growth factor receptor. This is a large pr ...
... chthonous breeds remain to be characterized at this locus even if it could be possible to infer their genotype at the Extension locus based on previous results obtained for other European breeds. 3.2. KIT VARIABILITY The KIT gene encodes the mast/stem cell growth factor receptor. This is a large pr ...
1 Characterization of the p.Q189X nonsense mutation in dpy
... analyzing mutant phenotypes in C. elegans in forward genetic experimentation are therefore highly applicable in analyzing and possibly treating human diseases. One of the most important structural component in nematodes, such as C. elegans, is collagen. C. elegans has over 100 genes that encode for ...
... analyzing mutant phenotypes in C. elegans in forward genetic experimentation are therefore highly applicable in analyzing and possibly treating human diseases. One of the most important structural component in nematodes, such as C. elegans, is collagen. C. elegans has over 100 genes that encode for ...
40. Bacterial Transformation Lab Notebook TEACHER
... Now it is time to transform it into the E. coli bacteria. In this computer simulation you will replace the scissors and tape with petri dishes, chemicals, thermal processes, and scientific equipment. As you complete the problem, record your protocol and results. Problem: Because previous types of in ...
... Now it is time to transform it into the E. coli bacteria. In this computer simulation you will replace the scissors and tape with petri dishes, chemicals, thermal processes, and scientific equipment. As you complete the problem, record your protocol and results. Problem: Because previous types of in ...
Ключові слова - Буковинський державний медичний університет
... inhibitory effect of caveolin-1 and regulatory protein NOSTRIN, which concentration increases in the blood of such patients [27]. Increased intrahepatic vascular resistance in patients with liver cirrhosis is accompanied by decreased activity of eNOS and enhanced by the joining inflammation [27]. In ...
... inhibitory effect of caveolin-1 and regulatory protein NOSTRIN, which concentration increases in the blood of such patients [27]. Increased intrahepatic vascular resistance in patients with liver cirrhosis is accompanied by decreased activity of eNOS and enhanced by the joining inflammation [27]. In ...
mgm1, the earliest sex-specific germline marker in Drosophila
... S. Hayashi kindly sent us transgenic flies containing the construct C2 (strain YT010). We assessed the lacZ expression of both males and females of this line throughout development, to see whether similarities to the expression pattern of line mgm1 could be seen. We found that, in embryos, construct ...
... S. Hayashi kindly sent us transgenic flies containing the construct C2 (strain YT010). We assessed the lacZ expression of both males and females of this line throughout development, to see whether similarities to the expression pattern of line mgm1 could be seen. We found that, in embryos, construct ...