2008 National DNA Day Online Chatroom Transcript
The 2008 National DNA Day Moderated Chat was held on Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. NHGRI Director Francis Collins and genomics experts from across the institute took questions from students, teachers and the general public on topics ranging from basic genomic research, to the genetic basis of disease, to ethical questions about genetic privacy.
Welcome to DNA Day Chatroom 2008! We are now open for business. Send in your questions! |
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Wish you all a happy DNA Day. My student has amplified defective glucokinase gene in a few families in her type 2 DM study ? Does she need to sequence the PCR products ? If so are there any such low cost sequencing facilities available ?
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In my family there are a number of cases of Diabetes among my paternal uncles. Do they need to go for gene tests ?
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The Human Genome project was completed in 2003. Seeing that we are learning more new information each day, how do we know that we are finished?
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What is the definition of a gene?
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why is this DNA Day ?
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HURRAYYYYYY!!!! DNA DAY!! DNA DAY ROCKS!!!!!
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Can gene therapy ever cure a genetic disorder?
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What is a primary purpose of junk DNA?
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Hi, I'd like to know where the best place is to begin learning about genetic science?
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How do you feel about DNA day and what is that day all about?
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What type of scientist are you?
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Why is it called "DNA?"
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How do Genes get passed on to our kids?
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What is unique about the structure of DNA?
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When will discussion of the DNA day contest happen? Our science classes are outside doing schoolground cleanup for Arbor/Earth Days.
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When was DNA day established?..
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Why don't we talk about good human genes? Why only defective genes?
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Why do I have alergies?
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Has the completion of the genome led to any cancer cures?
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I am a pharmacy college graduate and I'm interested in learning about genetics. How might I enter this field of science?
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What is your favorite gene?
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Best DNA Day ever, now that legislation has been passed that protects us from discrimination based on our genes! Do we expect the President to sign this bill?
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What is your career, and do you like what you do?
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Is there such thing as an RNA day?
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Is it likely that within the next 50 years we will be able to pick and choose at least some of the traits of our offspring?
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What did you have to major in to become a molecular immunologist?
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We are getting some great questions! Keep on sending them. We will try to get to as many as possible over the course of DNA Day. |
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How did they discover that genes even exist?
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My cousin is trying to have a baby. She has been diagnosed with PCOS: Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. Is there a genetic cause?
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Is DNA pretty?
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What are you doing to celebrate DNA Day?
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How do viruses replicate without having DNA?
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Joining us now in the Chatroom is Don Hadley. He's a genetic counselor and and researcher in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. |
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What is Fragile X?
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Human genome project has been over, what next?
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How to chose a lab that suits me?
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In the video made for Nova on Cracking the Code of Life, patents were issued for sections of the genome. Are these patents still getting in the way of research?
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Why do people get allergies?
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What is gene expression?
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Now in the chatroom is Dr. Alan Guttmacher, a medical geneticist who is Deputy Director of NHGRI. |
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When a mistake like Tay Sachs disease occurs, is it possible to change the one base pair that is wrong?
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How many people have DNA?
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Does DNA make people mean?
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What types to of jobs are there in the DNA research?
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What is the diffrence in DNA and RNA?
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What is the most harmful substance to our DNA?
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What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?
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What kind of work do you do?
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Why did you pick today to be DNA Day?
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What would you do if you learned from genetic mapping that you have a 15% higher chance of developing type 1 diabetes? No more chocolate cake? Eliminate all stress?
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Could scientists look at your DNA and find anything that's wrong with you? If so, can scientists use that to predict any future problems in a persons life?
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Hey Dr. Alan Guttmacher! What color is DNA?
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What do you do for a living and where are you located.
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How many years of schooling (after high school) is typical for becoming a geneticist?
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does dna kill people somtimes
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Why is DNA Day NOT a National Holiday?
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Do scientists now think RNA may influence heredity more than was once thought?
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Fyi, you can click the experts' names to see a pop-up displaying their areas of research. |
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What is your career?
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What do you do every day in your job?
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Is the "Boy in a Bubble" an accurate treatment?
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How do researchers know when there is a problem in a gene?
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What happens to DNA when someone dies?
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Is it ethical to test human genes?
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A number of you have asked when the winners of the American Society of Human Genetics essay contest will be announced. They will be announced at NOON today. So, check back with the chatroom then if you want to find out who the winners are! |
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how, if there is a way, can you cure a genetic disorder like, CF
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When did America officially start celebrating DNA day?
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How did computers help complete the genome project?
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Do you have to know about DNA to be a nurse?
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How long is DNA?
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What inspired you do study science?
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What college did you attend?
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What is the purpose for chromatin uncoiling and coiling during prophase?
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What is bioinformatics?
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are you a nerd?
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What is genetic counseling? What qualifications do I need to practice it?
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Does malaria make sickle cells stop growing? Is there a way for scientists to use sickle cells to cure aids, or stop it from growing?
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How much research is being done to associate genes with fetal alcohol syndrome and drug-related disorders?
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Why is the structure of DNA so important anyway?
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How much contribution of DNA is there for controlling human behavior?
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What is Fos and Jun?
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Besides sequencing, what are the alternate methods to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms in a DNA?
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How does the new DNA nondiscrimination act assist my future?
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Can some people have the same DNA?
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Is Severe Combined Immunodeficiency worse than immunodeficiency?
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I have started a new biotechnology program here at Scarlet oaks and have been telling the students about the job opportunities in this field. Could you elaborate on the types of jobs out there for this field
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What made you go into this career?
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What causes one allele to be dominant over another?
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Why does science interest you?
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What is the Genome project?
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Can you change my DNA so that I have special powers?
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Is Duke University a good collage to lean about D.N.A
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If you have too many chromosomes, why do you have down syndrome?
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Why are some traits such as sickle cell hiden during some generations?
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With the help of DNA is it possible to bring back extinct species like the mammoth?
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How can knowledge of DNA cure cancer?
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Why do you use microscopes?
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What is protien?
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Was it hard for you to learn about DNA?
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Why is DNA important?
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How far along are we in really knowing everything there is to know about DNA?
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Where do you start when you begin to research a trait or gene? What are the usual steps for the research?
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Are there genes in water?
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Is their a gene that causes breast cancer?
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Who's DNA was used for the human genome project.
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Who is Gregor Mendal and what did he do?
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Can you explain to me how do you do your job?
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what made you want to become a scientist? And how do it feel to help people?
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What is Autism? I heard it is caused by Fragile X and Phenylkentonuria
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Could you give a brief explanation of the epigenome?
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Does studying DNA ever get boring?
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Is it possible to cross DNA in humans with DNA in animals.
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Do you think that as we continue to unlock answers in the genome and DNA itself, further ethical problems will arise?
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Why do some animals that seem simpler that humans, such as frogs, have more genes than humans?
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What is the relationship between telomerase and cancer?
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Was Rosalind Franklin ripped off?!
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In theory, is it posible to modify a gene to prevent cancer?
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How many years of college does it usually take to become a geneticist?
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How do you guys extract DNA from ?
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Are you ever consulted by shows such as csi to see if their information on the show is accurate?
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How is sickle cell anemia formed in your genes and is there a cure
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How does bioinformatics fit into the big picture of DNA research?
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What does DNA stand for?
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I like Genetics whatever i'm still young (12 years old), do you know the best website about Genetics?
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What is the size of the entire human genome?
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Do histones contribute to our genetic expression, or are they mostly just anchoring devices?
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How much is a yearly salalry for most geneticsts
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How likely is a Jurassic Park scenario in the future using early human/Neanderthal DNA?
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Could you explain the epigenome?
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what advice would you give to students who are planning to take the A.P Biology Exam?
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If your parent is diagnosed with cancer what are the chances that the child or his brothers and sisters will carry this disease?
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If all of the "junk" DNA was removed from the genome, could we still encode for a human being?
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How many years of schooling, do you have to take, in order to have a job, such as yours?
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Could you please distinguish between a polymorphism and an allele? Thanks
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When did DNA Day first start?
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Since DNA can never be completely destroyed, what will happen if you exspose it to complete radiation?
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What is MPH and what does it stand for?
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How does DNA affect your genitals?
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How many letters are in DNA
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What is BAC and YAC?
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Do you wear a lab coat?
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How does gene therapy work?
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What school did you go attend to learn about DNA?
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Can we find any permanent solution for genetic diseases like Psoriasis, Arthritis, Parkinsons etc. in this post human genomic era ?
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What happens to DNA when you die?
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If you are addicted to drugs, does it appear in your genetic code?
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How much more similar is the DNA in siblings than parents? Or can you tell at all?
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What new discoveries have you guys uncovered lately?
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Do genes control absolutly every aspect of your body? Like, do they control health, weight, and disposition?
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Is there a gene that makes you fight?
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How much DNA is in your body?
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What classes are important to take if you want to major in science?
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How many years have you been studying DNA?
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i love science!
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I have two Australian Shepherds who are black tri color (black, white, and copper). There are blue merle Aussies, also, and I would like to know if transposons cause the merle effect of the coat color. Thank you. My Molecular Biology class is having a party now, complete with DNA hats and DNA cupcakes. Eleanor Jones
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You guys have alot of letters after your names, what do all of those letters stand for?
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What is the major goal in DNA research at this time?
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Hi, chatters! A reminder that the winner of the American Society of Human Genetics essay contest will be announced at noon.
Also, if there are any Spanish speakers out there, feel free to send in your questions in Spanish. Dr. Belen Hurle is here and ready to reply in Espanol! |
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how many hours a day do you work
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Which website is the best to learn DNA?
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Why is only .1% of the DNA the only thing that changes the way a living organism looks?
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Kris Wetterstran: You said that there are more cells from microscopic organsisms on our bodies than our own cells. Does their DNA affect our own DNA ?
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Is intelligence related to any gene?
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Why is today DNA day? Is there a certain reason?
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How long does it take to complete education from college to residency. Additionaly, how long does specialization for a certain practice take?
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Is it possible to change my DNA so that, say, if i had brown eyes I could instead have blue or green eyes?
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Does it take the same amount of time in college to become an animal geneticists as it does for a human geneticists?
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Hi Chatters. We are experiencing a technical problem that has locked up the chatroom for the moment. We are still receiving all of your questions, so keep them coming. We'll be back on the air in a few minutes, so there will be a slight lag in answering questions. |
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What is Dna profiling and what are the benefits of using it
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how did you get into biology?
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Could there one day be a clone of the Wooly Mammoth
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What causes DNA to mutate?
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The chatroom is back up. So, please send your questions in! We're getting many good ones this year. |
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?Te ha DNA en aprender espa?ol?
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What does genetics have to do with your ability to grow and gain muscle?
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Will I get to pick my kids' eye color before they are born?
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Do you get any DNA from your parents?
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Is it complicated to extract DNA?
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Do genes have anything to do with your hair type or how shiny it will be?
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Do you think that there is a genetic link towards being a serial killer? If so, do you think that jobs and colleges someday will be allowed to scan for those genes? Or is this considered genetic discrimination?
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How many people are chatting right now?
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How many people work there?
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Are there genes and DNA in plants and soil and stuff?
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are humans still evolving?
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Besides insulin, what other hormones or proteins do we use Recombinant DNA to synthesize?
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Do you watch CSI?
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como es el ADN de las vacas
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In the Human Genome Project, didn't countries around the world work on specific chromosomes?
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Que estudio tu en la universidad?
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If a child is born with health problems, yet the parents do not, then how do you come up with a solution when the heritable traits don't run in the family?
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I am in a 2 year Biotechnology program at my school. Would i have to go to college to get a job or are there any that i can get straight out of high school?
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Can you explain epigenetics and how this relates to the new study about identical twins DNA not being 100% identiacl after all?
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Have you thought about glow in the dark christmas trees?
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I understand that it takes many years of education in medical school to become a doctor, but I don't understand what a residence is?
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What is a histone?
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Why is the Human Genome Project considered such a big thing in comparison to other research projects?
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what is the differance between pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics ?
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If both of your parents are tall, how is it possible that their child could have dwarfism?
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ok solo diga como es el ADN de los animales
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I know that Alzheimer's is too a certain degree genetic; however, what environmental factors have been linked to this disease?
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Do you get any days of the week off?
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que tu trata de decir con estudiaste en espana
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Will we be able to choose the sex of our children?
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Are you forced to write lab notebooks?
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Do you think that there will be a future in the field of epigenetics? If so, how do you think it will be used?
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How much of what you see on programs like CSI is realistic?
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que tipo de DNA tine las vacas?
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Can the west nile virus be passed on to the next generation?
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As we know, thermophiles can survive at high temperatures above 100 degrees.How do they protect their DNA from getting denatured?
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What is a codon?
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Is there any relationship between DNA and autism?
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Si uno de mis padres tenia diabetis sera posible que yo tenga diabetes en mi ADN?
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What interests you most about DNA? Why?
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Are there many donations for genetic research?
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How long have you celebrated DNA day?
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What reality is there to Spiderman? ie could a spider bite induce a genetic mutation?
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My sister has Fragile X. Is there ever going to be a cure?
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How does DNA influence your personality?
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How many of you are there?
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What does cDNA stand for and what does it do?
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What would you suggest for someone who wanted to get into the field of genetics and biotechnology? (Chelsea)
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What is your favorite Starbucks drink? Does it perk you up after a long day of research?
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Why did you decide to study DNA?
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Where you apart original human genome team?
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What is cancer?
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What type of scientist are you?
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What types of careers involve biological science and engineeering?
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do you prefer family guy or south park?
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What is the y gene?
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How close are scientists to finding an effective gene therapy for any hereditary disease?
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What is your favorite part of what you do?
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Do you have any books regarding Genetics?
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Did you always know that you wanted to work in the field of genetics?
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Here's one for you: how does RNA exit the nucleus, but DNA cannot?
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When you are researching, do you have to work with a partner? If so, how well do you work with him/her?
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What was your best experience working in genetics and biotechnology? (Chelsea)
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How long did it take you to finish the human genome project?
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Is strength is related to any gene?
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Are the base pairs in human DNA the same pairs of that in plant DNA?
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What makes the DNA molecule turn into a spiral?
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Is a frameshift always bad?
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Is it possible to manipulate myostatin in humans to increase perfomance potential?
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In "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley he discusses the idea of humans being made by scientists alone. I realize this is an extreme of genetic engineering and probably never happen but do you think genetic engineering will become prominent between couples so that they could engineer their "ideal child"
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How rewarding is your job?
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What do you know about rare diseases? Tell me!
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Will it be possible for doctors to be able to tell how long your life span will be, what diseases you may get and other things like that, before you're born?
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What causes spinabifida?
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Joining us now in the chatroom are Saskia Sanderson, Gary Temple, Pnina Laric, Clesson Turner, and Bill Gahl. Check out their bios on the chat site and send in questions for them to answer! |
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Was the human genome project directed out of the Salk Institute?
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Scientific American says there is evidence of foreign populations of maternal cells residing in us and, in the case of mothers, their children's cells integrated in their bodies. What new research is being done on this? What possible applications are there to understand autoimmune disorders?
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Is it human cloning is possible? If it is, is it legal?
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What are some possible purposes for junk DNA?
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Scientific American says there is evidence of foreign populations of maternal cells residing in us and, in the case of mothers, their children's cells integrated in their bodies. What new research is being done on this? What possible applications are there to understand autoimmune disorders?
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Considering some recent studies show that epigenetic traits can be inherited, is there any interest in starting an epigenome project? It seems like an incredibly daunting task.
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What causes chimeras?
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I want to get a job in R&D, but I was puzzled about whether I should specialize in one area of biology or study many areas to be comprehensive. Which approch would be more helpful for finding a R&D job
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Is there a gene in DNA that causes obesity?
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Cool question about RNA exiting the nucleus, so is the signal an enzyme? Is the signal coded for by a particular DNA sequence?
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Do you travel out of the country a lot for your line of work? (Katie)
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I know someone with multiple sclerosis. Is this disease passed down through family genes?
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How many genes still have unknown functions?
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Do muscular people have more RNA than normal people?
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is there really a gene that can determine your personality?
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To Kris Wetterstrand: I don't know about you, but a frog is definitely simpler than I am?
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What are your views on the ethics of human reproductive cloning?
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I've read about the Canine Genome Project and most recently the Papaya Genome Project. How and who decides what organism's genome will be decoded? What is the benefit to humans of such research on these two very different organisms?
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How many types of DNA are there?
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Phenylalanine is essential to human body, but why is it poisonous to human body?
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Can DNA be used to make better matches between organ donors and organ recipients?
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Is being a good singer linked to genetics?
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How intense was the race to complete the Human Genome Project?
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In the video game called Assasin's Creed, they use DNA memory from ancestors to travel to the past. Does DNA really hold memories?
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I've read about evidence supporting hyperevolution in "lower organisms" (bacteria). How readily do you think larger,more complex organisms will be able to do this?
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Kris, what university did you attend?
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Are genes related to nose bleeds?
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Why do you think jobs in the genetic field are a part of one of the fastest growing industries?(Katelyn)
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Can exposure to toxic waste alter your genetic coding?
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Is handling genetic power the greatest responsibility in the world?
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Why are centrioles in animal cells, but not in plant cells?What do plants have instead ?
Lilly
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We always see the DNA model. What does DNA actually look like for real?
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What causes hermaphodites?
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What causes polyembryony?
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What would you recommend to a teacher on how to stay current on the new developments and research in the field of genetics and biotechnology?
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If your mother had breast cancer and you are a girl, do you have a high chance of getting cancer also?
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Do you have a favorite show that you enjoy because it involves genetics?
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I am very into animal rights and wonder if there is any way to research DNA and still consider the animals? What are your opinions on animal rights in the science field?
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Is there any kind of genetic research going on to try and create cures for cancer?
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Does DNA effect how well you hear and see?
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What has been the most difficult part of your studies?
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Does DNA affect social personality?
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Jumping genes alter genes randomly. Does this represent an infinite variability of the genome that we don't yet see?
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What is methemoglobinemia? Are there really blue people?
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Is there reason to believe the Y chromosome could "disappear"?
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What are some colleges that have great genetics programs? (Leah)
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Do you think that we can ever know too much about DNA for our own good?
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How do biologists know the sun's UV light casues cancer?
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Is Barry Bonds Geneticlly altered or is he just totally juiced?
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The human genome project was a huge endeavor that involved many contributors. Is there anything in the works for another project on this same scale?
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If you hadn't ended up in research, what would your "back-up" job have been? Are you happy with where you are? (Alexandra)
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Can you describe the gene mutation that causes Noonan Syndrome?
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Is it true that sickle cell anemia prevents malaria?
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Is it illegal to analyze a person's DNA without his or her consent?
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Im a soccer player. If I marry a soccer player, will our kids be amazing soccer players?
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Would you say DNA or environmental triggers are the leading cause of cancer? [mason]
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Is there a chance that our DNA can be mutated so that we turn into zombies like in the movie "I am Legend"?
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Is there something that could distort the shape of DNA? What would happen to the person if their DNA wasn't the right shape? (Kelsie)
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Who was head of the human genome project?
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Is Lou Gherig's disease a genetic mutation?
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Why are strawberries used for the DNA seperation experiment?
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Do you like DNA day?
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How accurately can a doctor predict how tall a child will become? (I know it is also related to diet.)
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What happens when something goes wrong with chromosome 21
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Can you do the same strawberry DNA extraction process on other items? If so, please list them?
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What causes Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
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How well can American students compete for biotechnology jobs compared to students from other countries? Why do we seem to be behind?
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is it possible to clone rocks?
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If your mother had Huntington's disease would you want to get tested to see if you have it also?
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Do you need the DNA in your mitochondria?
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Why is the actual life span of a fruit fly, from a zygote to death?
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How does the genetic material differ in humans and cats?
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What is Karyotyping
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What is molecular geneology ?
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Do you consider Dolly the clone to be a success? I know she died early; is this a result of her being a clone?
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How long did it take you to become a true experts in your field?
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Do your genes vary as you get older?
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Can drugs affect your genes?
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Did you guys ever have any major problems while trying to map the human genome?
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They say that the purpose of introns is not known. I wonder if it could be that the genetic information of that organism would not be in its phenotype, but be passed down to their children?
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368 |
What is the difference between the amount of genes in a human and a small dog?
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369 |
Is it true that scientist have proven that professional scientist are not as smart as the average high school student?
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370 |
Does Lupis have anything to do with DNA?
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371 |
Could there be a mutation in cells that would make a man mix with a woman?
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372 |
is there any institute in other country belongs to NHGRI?
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373 |
Will there be any bias when it comes to providing insurance and treament to certain groups of people now that the Human Genome has been sequenced?
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374 |
How many genes are there in a human genome?
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375 |
Is creativity genetic?
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How does the environment turn on and off a gene? (Maria)
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Will you guys do this again next year? Like answering all these questions?
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378 |
Why does non-disjunction occur in meiosis? What type of bond keeps the tetrad together? How common are diseases linked to this?
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379 |
Hey, you all are really smart. How old are you?
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380 |
Why do people get mutations?
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381 |
What foods have been or are going to be enhanced by DNA alterations?
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382 |
Do you like being an scientist?
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383 |
Do you have to know human genetics to become a crime scene investigater?
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385 |
Why do people get mutations?
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386 |
Why do some people have different colored eyes?
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387 |
What is Philadelphia Chromosome? (BCR/abl)
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388 |
Why did you decide to study DNA?
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389 |
Has DNA been found from Mars or aliens
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390 |
Will the neanderthal genome provide new clues on evolution?
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Will there ever be an answer to the west nile virus?
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Joining us shortly will be Sharon Terry, head of the Genetic Alliance, an advocacy organization for people with genetic conditions. |
393 |
What other eukaryotic genomes have been completely sequenced?
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394 |
What's the deal with the traits for eyes? Why are my eyes a mix of brown and blue, and why do they have specks of different colors, like green and dark brown?
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And stay tuned to learn who won the American Society of Human Genetics' essay contest. The winners will be announced at approximately noon! |
396 |
Do you like answering all of these scientific questions?
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397 |
If my mothers aunt has Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is there a chance that i could develop the disease
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398 |
How was the human genome project accomplished?
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400 |
Do you love doing your job?
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401 |
What are the pros and cons of getting genetic tests?
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402 |
Can you double major and hold a career as a molecular biologist and chemist?
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404 |
Is all DNA hereditary?
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405 |
How does bioethics affect how you perform your job?
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406 |
If one was to take steriods, does it alter the person's genes? How do steriods function?
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407 |
Is it true that we are genetically more like our grandparents than our parents? I think I learned about recombination in my 8th grade bio class. Have I remembered correctly?
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408 |
Does bacteria have a little or a lot of DNA?
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409 |
How is Parkinson's disease inherited?
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410 |
Where did you graduate from?
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411 |
Would majoring in something like biomedical science be helpful when pursuing a career in biotech? [kortney]
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412 |
Would we clone ourselves sometime in the near future? We can already clone sheep and other small animals. Would we be able to clone to animals together, i.e a bear and a sheep?
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413 |
Should everyone get genetic counseling?
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414 |
Question for Larry Thompson, M.S, M.F.A. : is you job hard ?
do u enjoy doing what you do ?
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415 |
Why do some experimental vaccines work in mice, but not in humans?
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416 |
What is your job, Sharon?
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Here are the winners for the ASHG DNA Day essay contest:
Middle School (7th and 8th graders) Why is it important for us to discover the patterns of genotypic and phenotypic similarity and difference in living things and why should we understand the theories that describe the importance of genetic diversity for species and ecosystems? 1st Preethi Padmanaban, Chaboya Middle School, San Jose, CA 2nd Felix Wangmang, Robinson Middle School, Plano, TX 3rd Elizabeth Cole, Home School, Virginia |
418 |
How did you all come up with having a DNA day? Why is it scheduled only on the 25th of April?
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419 |
What is the diffence between the DNA in a plant and the DNA of an animal?
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Why is it important for us to learn about our family health history? What can our family health/medical history tell us? What doesn?t it tell us?
1st Jason Derby, Cuba City Elementary School, Cuba City, WI 2nd Sarah Henderson, Kepley Middle School, Ulysses, KS 3rd Keenan Baker, Owsley County High School, Booneville, KY |
421 |
Why is it that when you have a baby, you and your husband or boyfriend's DNA doesn't get passed on to your child's body but their grandparents do?
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High School (9th- 12th graders)
Discuss the practical implications that genetics research is playing in our lives today. Discuss where it might lead us in the next 10 years. 1st Kristin Young, Athol High School, Athol, MA 2nd Elaine Chung, Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MD 3rd Christian Fagel, Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE |
423 |
How many gametes can be in a punnet square at one time?
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If you could be a human genetics researcher, what would you study and why?
1st Laura Irei, Arcadia High School, Phoenix, AZ 2nd Briana Skalski, Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE 3rd Razan Dababo, Marcy High School, Burlingame, CA |
425 |
Q: What conclusions can you draw for me if I have the gene that says I have zero ability to flush alcohol. From what I've read, I shouldn't be having my occasional glass of wine. Am I overreacting? As of right now, I simply haven't had any alcohol since learning of this from my genetic code.
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Congratulations to the winners! For more information, visit http://genednet.org/pages/k12_dnadayabout08.shtml |
427 |
What is your favorite genetics joke?
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Now joining us in the chatroom is Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the NHGRI. Keep sending your questions! |
430 |
What is Biotechnology?
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431 |
Are there any special clothing that you have to wear when you work with the DNA- like masks, gloves, etc.
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432 |
proque ustedes son lentas con conestando mis preguntas!!?? AHhhhh
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433 |
Can we speed up our own evolution?
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434 |
How much information is on a strand of DNA??
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435 |
What is Biotechnology?
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436 |
Cuantos anos fue a la escuela para saca tu trabajo, Clesson?
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437 |
When someone has a disorder is it possible for it to be found on more than one chromosome
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438 |
Is it possible to inherit a trait from an ancestor 10 generations in the past?
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439 |
Sharon, are there headquarters for your organization in Rhode Island?
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440 |
What makes up our DNA?
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441 |
does the smallest animal, like an ant, have as long a DNA as humans do?
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442 |
Is Acute Myelogenous Leukemia hereditary? Are there any studies indicating that it is?
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443 |
Would you have liked doing something else besides what you do?
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444 |
What is protein synthesis?
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445 |
Though the general consensus is that the ?Out of Africa? models in the correct interpretation of the evolution of modern man, what evidence does supporters of the Multiregional model cite to support their highly contested theory?
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446 |
How many amino acids do i have in my body?
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447 |
Does anyone remember the first image taken of the double helix that actually proved the reality of Watson & Crick's Structure?
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448 |
Is Tourettes Syndrome a genetic disease?
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449 |
What is the best part of being a geneticist?
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450 |
Are we messing with God's will by changing our DNA?
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451 |
como las enfermedades que son hereditarias son pueden detecta a tiempo
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452 |
How did they find out what DNA looks like?
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453 |
If one of your parents has Huntington disease, what is the chance that you will get it?
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454 |
Is there a smart gene and why don't I have one?
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455 |
Is it beneficial to know your gene history?
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456 |
Are there certain places in the world where progeria is more common?
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457 |
What's a good DNA joke?
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458 |
What are chromosomes?
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459 |
Can a man made clone (i.e. Dolly the Sheep), have their own children? Can they reproduce normally?
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460 |
What is the difference between RNA and DNA??
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462 |
How do you become director of Human Genome Institute?
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463 |
Where is DNA in the human body?
|
464 |
Can a person with Werner syndrome not show any of the symptoms or get older?
|
465 |
Are we trying to find a cure for Diabetes?
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466 |
How hard is your job?
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467 |
why are some people born hearing and become deaf over time with no major cause?
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468 |
Could you suggest a genetics/evolution related novel fit for a good summer read?
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469 |
Is resurrecting extinct animals impossible?
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470 |
what does dna stand for?
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471 |
Hi Folks!
I miss not being there today, but I am doing damage control in Huntsville, Alabama from Francis singing here last night. In all seriousness, lots of excitement down here in Alabama about DNA Day.
Have a great and productive chat room!
Eric Green
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472 |
en otro paises ellos tambiem pueden detecta enfermedades a temprana edad?
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473 |
There are many people working across the globe in the fields of Genomics. But, many of them are deprived of quality work just because of financial and social support. Can genomes.gov lend a helping hand to such people so that they can contribute to the genomic biology.
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474 |
What does Tay-sachs disease do to a human? Can it effect animals? Is there a cure?
|
475 |
is it necessary to learn about D.N.A.
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476 |
what species of ape are you?
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477 |
How many years of college did you go through and why did you want this job?
|
478 |
What is the best part of being a geneticist?
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479 |
Do children get mutations before they are born?
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480 |
Is there works in DNA to possibly alter what language we speak or possibly allo us to speak snother language?
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481 |
How old does a child have to be to get DNA tested??
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482 |
I know that there are short sequences of specific code that make us different from any other person, but do some people have more nucleotides than others? [mason]
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483 |
Do all living organisms have genes?
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484 |
What is DNA built of?
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485 |
What Is Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum? [For Sharon]
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486 |
Should I be concerned if my grandmother had breast cancer and died from it? Should I be worried about myself?
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The Essay question winners were announced at noon. Please check your chatroom transcript to see the winners!
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488 |
There are conflicting studies that either support or refute a genetic factor which predisposes someone to being overweight. Knowing that there are environmental factors (and willpower) that influence one's weight, how do you feel about the manipulation or misrepresentation of this data? (It often seems that these are being used as excuses!)
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489 |
cuanto tiempo se lleva para detecta una enfermedad mysteriosa?
|
490 |
How many cells are in the body?
|
491 |
Will it ever be possible for someone to live forever?
|
492 |
What is Huntington disease? What does it do to your body?
|
493 |
Question for Larry Thompson, M.S, M.F.A. : I got to witness how excited you got when you got a direct question so I have a legitimate question for you. What about biology interests you so much/
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494 |
What do you think of the theory that homosexuality is genetically similar to an addiction, where if exposed to certain environmental factors, they will become homosexual?
|
495 |
Due to the significant discoveries being made at the current time, when do you believe your research topics may be hindered from growing moral concerns?
|
496 |
Why is the human genome so important?
|
497 |
Why do people get mutations?
|
498 |
What was the coolest research you ever got to be a part of? Why did you like it so much?
|
499 |
Is there a reasonable limit for research into genetics?
|
500 |
If my dad and grandfather both have diabetes, what are my chances of also having this disease?
|
501 |
What is the worst thing that can happen to you to alter your DNA that you can prevent from happening?
|
502 |
Do you like Lost?
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503 |
Larry, it is okay excessive excitement gets the best of us. :=)
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504 |
How many times could the DNA from all your cells wrap around the world?
|
505 |
What are your feelings on genetic alteration?
|
506 |
What is Acute Myelogenous Leukemia?
|
507 |
Why arent babies born with pigmentation?
|
508 |
Does the smoke monster from the Lost TV show have DNA?
|
509 |
Where does the word deoxyribonucleic acid moce from?
|
510 |
What are some examples in genetics of things that are done, but shouldn't be done?
|
511 |
What do you like about your job?
|
512 |
Does every part of your body have cells?
|
513 |
What was your favorite subject in school?
|
514 |
Is it possible that, for people who have had limbs removed as a result of accidents, that genes could be turned on to grow new limbs?
|
515 |
Are there any drugs or medications that can alter your DNA structure?
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516 |
is there anything else that you guys are trying to accomplish in the HGP other than what you have accomplished
|
517 |
What is dna day?
|
518 |
How much does DNA have to do with eugenics?
|
519 |
Which chromosomes contain the most important genes to our development as a fetus?
|
520 |
How long is the average human DNA strand?
|
521 |
What is it like to do research on DNA?
|
522 |
I realize how touchy this question could be, but do any of you believe that this whole genetic structure is actually random? Or is there something and/or someone that made it this way?
|
523 |
Is the original DNA structure created by Watson and Crick still around?
|
524 |
can a gene that can cause harm, be eliminated or "shut off"
|
525 |
Do you enjoy your Job?
|
526 |
how old were you when you decided you were intrested in the human genome?
|
527 |
What is a gene?
|
528 |
Scientists think that stopping the shortening of telomeres would end aging in humans. Is this too simplistic to become reality?
|
529 |
could you clone extinct animals?
|
530 |
what is penotype?
|
531 |
Why are diseases most of the time hereditary?
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532 |
Yesterday the senate passed a bill prohibiting Insurence and businesses from discriminating against people with genetic diseases so how do you think this will benefit society? (Andrew)
|
534 |
Why isn't my project working?!?!?!?!?!
|
536 |
Why are some diseases hereditary?
|
537 |
Are illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD genetically inherited through DNA?
|
538 |
How many cells do we have in our body
|
539 |
What made you decide to enter this field of study?
|
540 |
Do you think we will ever find a cure for cancer?
|
541 |
If you smoke how, long can it take to get lung cancer?
|
542 |
Could cloning food be the answer to ending world hunger?
|
543 |
What are some cool facts about DNA?
|
544 |
We are learning about traits like dry/wet ear wax. Where exactly are those genes located and how are they important?
|
545 |
how much money did it take for you to finish the human genome project?
|
546 |
How long did you go to school for? Also, what school?
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Posted: April 25, 2008