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CRISPR in Action: The Real Story of Genetic Therapy and Future Treatment Prospects
CRISPR technology has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking scientific advancements in recent history. Short for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, CRISPR is a powerful gene-editing tool that enables scientists to make precise alterations to DNA, offering the potential for revolutionary treatments for genetic disorders. Its precise mechanism and relative simplicity have led …
At-Home DNA Testing: What You Can Learn About Your Health Without a Clinic
At-home DNA testing has transformed how people engage with personal health information. Instead of relying solely on clinical visits, individuals can now order a kit, provide a simple saliva sample and receive extensive reports about potential health traits, hereditary markers and wellness tendencies. This shift reflects a broader movement toward accessible, preventive and data-driven healthcare. …
The New Era in Cancer Treatment: How Extrachromosomal DNA Could Be the Key
Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past decades, but despite these advancements, many cancers remain difficult to treat, particularly those that become resistant to conventional therapies. A recent breakthrough in understanding the role of extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) offers a promising new avenue for cancer treatment. This discovery could change the landscape of oncology, offering hope for …
Just the complicated stuff: what you need to know about bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science that combines biology and computer science to analyse, store and understand biological data. It plays a critical role in research in genomics, proteomics, evolution, molecular biology and other biological sciences. Here are a few key aspects worth knowing about bioinformatics: Genome and DNA sequence: The main object of study in …
Biotechnology: using living organisms to solve problems
Biotechnology is a field of science and technology that uses living organisms or parts of living organisms to produce or modify products or to solve specific problems. This field includes many techniques, ranging from primitive practices, such as using yeast to make bread and beer, to sophisticated techniques of genetic engineering and other high-tech applications. …
Biologia e Genetica Polo D
Programma del corso di Biologia e Genetica Corso di Biologia e Genetica BIOLOGIA E GENETICA Anno / Semestre: 1° anno / 1° sem . Codice del corso integrato: 35508 CFU 10 SSD e contenuti disciplinari BIO/13 BIOLOGIA APPLICATA Coordinatore del corso: Prof Michele Purrello Docenti del corso integrato: Prof Di Pietro C., Purrello …
Lezioni Polo C
LEZIONI… Strutture delle molecole biologiche e concetti introduttivi struttura della cellula struttura ed evoluzione dei geni e dei genomi trascrizione traduzione controllo dell’espressione genica duplicazione ——– filmato allegato (duplicazione) mutazioni polimorfismi tecniche molecolari trasporto di membrana controllo del ciclo cellulare trasduzione …
Biology, Genetics and Bioinformatics Unit – Contact Us
MICHELE PURRELLO Dipartimento di Scienze BioMediche Sezione di Biologia Generale, Biologia Cellulare, Genetica Molecolare Unità di Biologia Genomica e dei Sistemi Complessi, Genetica, BioInformatica Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123 Catania Comparto 10, Edificio C, 2° Piano, Stanza 10 Tel: 0953782078 Fax: 0953782073 Email: purrello@unict.it Sito web : https:// www.bgbunict.it Curriculum Vitae MD …