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Human DNA polymorphism

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The ability to visually represent differences in DNA sequences in a population, a process known a DNA polymorphism, has made possible the discovery of the genetic aspects of many inherited diseases and the formation of cancers. By comparing the DNA sequences of people, differences can be identified and associated with certain medical conditions. Polymerase chain reaction and Southern blotting are both methods to determine the length of a particular sequence of DNA. The length of these sequences can then be compared for mutations that may be associated with certain medical conditions. Advances in the ability to locate and identify sequences should greatly speed the mapping of the human genome, possibly resulting in a wealth of new medical developments.

Author: Housman, David
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1995
Methods, Analysis, Polymerase chain reaction, Genetic markers, Chromosome mapping, Genetic polymorphisms

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Plutonium peril on the high seas

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Plans arebeing made to ship plutonium from the US to Japan using unsafe containers. The containers are not accident proof and may release the plutonium in the event ofan intense fire or explosion. The International Atomic Energy Agency and some Japanese officials have called for a reexamination of the project but Congressional action may be necessary for any action to be taken.

Publisher: Greenpeace
Publication Name: Greenpeace (Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0899-0190
Year: 1992
Transportation, Hazardous substances, Plutonium

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A day with Lydia Simon

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Author: Donohoe, Matthew
Publisher: Alaska Publishing Properties Inc.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1980
Personal narratives, Biography, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Trapping, Simon, Lydia

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