National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)’s Post

Many people are fascinated by the idea of twins, and that includes our editorial team! 🧬👶👶 In this article, you can read about the genetics of fraternal and identical twins, explore how twin studies contribute to the age-old debate of nature versus nurture and our knowledge of genetic disease, and learn about the fascinating realm of epigenetic changes. Click the link to find out more about the scientific insights provided by studying twins! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJuwN5gX Follow us for more interesting articles about hereditary disease, genetics, and health and well-being 🧬 ##twins #genetics #epigenetics

🔬 Excited to share that I've earned my NPTEL certification in Human Molecular Genetics! 🧬 Delving deep into the building blocks of life has been an incredible journey. Here's to unlocking new horizons in genetics! 🌟 #Genetics #Certified #NPTEL #MolecularGenetics

12 true-false questions about molecular genetics Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses. DNA and ribonucleic acid are nucleic acids. Ribonucleic acid is a polymeric molecule essential in various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes. RNA and deoxyribonucleic acid are nucleic acids. Youtube video: https://lnkd.in/dVrppvFk \#nikolays_genetics_lessons

Our manuscript regarding the factors influencing aerial root formation in sorghum that enable biological nitrogen fixation is officially published by G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics! Visit G3 for the full article! https://lnkd.in/eCSD3_Tv

Do you want to stay at the forefront of genetics research? 🧬 Then join us for a captivating Science Matters seminar on Wed. 9/20. Renowned geneticist Dr. Han Brunner of Radboud University will present Why We Have the Diseases We Have with Q and A to follow. The cause of many severe disabilities was long considered a mystery, but scientists now understand that genetic and genomic mutations lead to many of these conditions. In this seminar, Dr. Brunner will discuss how mutation and sexual selection shape our genetic landscape today. Spread the word and bring your inquisitive minds!  Register today at: https://bit.ly/3P25ed8 #genetics #genomics #geneticresearch #sciencematters

We've got another set of bite-sized science videos for you! In the sixth section of Science Live we are exploring how Duchenne muscular dystrophy is inherited and passed on through the generations. To do so we will explore topics on mutations and genetic inheritance, as well as looking at who carriers are and how the condition affects them. Genetically inherited conditions are complicated and often bring up complex emotions, and with this section of bite-sized videos we hope to provide you with the foundations to understand the inheritance of Duchenne. These videos are a great way to explain the complicated science behind Duchenne to friends, family and care teams. Always remember that we are here for you and your family wherever you are in your Duchenne journey - if you need support please get in touch: [email protected] https://lnkd.in/e5hjJ_5J #duchennescience #scienceeducation #understanding #knowledge #genetics #carriers #foreveryone

Structure of a virus👇 📎A virus is a simple replicative structure consisting of protein and nucleic acid. #virus #cancerbiologyresearch #cancerbiology Image from: Benjamin A. Pierce - Genetics Essentials_ Concepts and Connections-Macmillan Learning (2020)