Mitochondrial DNA in aging and disease

Article Abstract:

Abnormalities in the structure of mitochondrial DNA may lead to various physiological complications and even fatal disorders. Although majority of the defects associated with mitochondrial DNA are hereditary, some are acquired during the stages of embryonic development.

Analysis, Abnormalities, Physiological aspects, DNA, Mitochondria, Genetic disorders

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Pork progress

Article Abstract:

Research on pigs as organ donors indicates that porcine endogenous retrovirus does not cross the species barrier and infect humans. The discovery improves the possibility of successful xenotransplantation, but other hurdles remain.

Swine, Laboratory animals, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Organ transplantation, Tissue transplantation, Transplantation, Xenotransplantation, Swine diseases, Retrovirus infections, Swine as laboratory animals

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SNPs of disease: the UK plans a national genomic database to study late-onset sickness

Article Abstract:

The Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust are funding a massive effort to in the UK to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms in 500,000 people and map these genetic variants to specific diseases.

United Kingdom, Genetic polymorphisms

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