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Scientists use this method to turn off genes that cause defects?
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∙ 13y ago
In 2005, scientists at the University of Utah were able to identify the maturity gene, DHR4, on a fruit fly. They disabled the gene, and saw the consequences in premature aging, incomplete development, and early death. There were two options in disabling the gene. One was the standard method of knocking out, or crippling, the gene. The other was the newer approach of silencing the gene by cutting off its access to RNA. For specific information on the experiment, and the research findings, please visit the following site: http://www.physorg.com/news4362.html.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoanswer is gene manipulation.
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What two types of defects does a cancerous cell possess?
Cancerous cells possess defects that make proteins required for cell growth active and tumor suppressor genes inactive.
Which scientists formulated the concepts of genes and inheritance patterns?
paul
What role do genetic factors play in causing birth defects?
If you have a disorder your more prone to pass it on because its in your genes
What are tiny plant like creatures that get their energy from the sun?
Solar powered sea slugs get their energy from the sun and are able to extract algae chloroplasts in order to photosynthesize themselves. Some scientists have speculated on the possibility of inserting these genes into Human DNA to explore possibilities of curing physical defects.
What did the scientists at Nexia Biotechnologies do?
In 2001, two scientists at Nexia Biotechnologies in Canada spliced spider genes into the cells of lactating goats.
What birth defects are caused by genes and environmental factors?
A less understood cause of birth defects results from the interaction of genes from one or both parents plus environmental influences.Cleft lip and palate.Clubfoot.hydrocephalus.Diabetes mellitus.Heart defects.Some forms of cancer.
Scientists are trying to find a way to turn off the genes that cause genetic disease This would be a type of?
DNA Manipulation
Manipulation of genes that allows scientists to put genes from one organism into another organism?
i think its called intercourse between scientists
How do scientists search for genes?
to look for new genes, scientists scan DNA sequences for known promoter sequences and RNA polymerase binding sites
What do microarrays allow scientists to do?
With a micro array , scientists can examine how active thousands of genes are.
What do scientists refer Mendel's factors as?
Scientists refer to Mendel's factor as Genes?? I Guess. . . . ..
How many genes did scientists expect to identify during the Human Genome Project?
40,000 genes
What is the manipulation of genes allowing scientists to put genes from one organism into another organism?
Gene Splicing
Manipulation of genes that allows scientists to put genes from one organisum into another organisum?
genetic engineering
What two types of defects does a cancerous cell possess?
Cancerous cells possess defects that make proteins required for cell growth active and tumor suppressor genes inactive.
How many genes do scientists think human beings have?
30,000
Which scientists formulated the concepts of genes and inheritance patterns?
paul
