LIFE KNOWLEDGE PARK

The human body is made of several trillions of cells each of which contains nucleus with chromosomes, while each chromosome contains deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA. The latter is made up of segments of genes which determine an individual's unique traits. Every person has thousands of genes which, however, do not just determine your eye colour for instance but they often play an important role in your overall health too. As a result, the genetic research plays an important role in detection, prevention and/or treatment of diseases which are caused by genetic abnormalities and mutations... Genetic research is a complicated thing. The scientists understand how the genes function and how they affect human health, however, the diseases that are triggered by genetic factors do not always function "by the rule" except for a few disorders which are directly caused by genetic abnormalities and mutations such as Marfan syndrome (genetic disorder of the connective tissue resulting in abnormal..

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