Staying young longer is a dream shared by many generations. Nowadays we are coming closer to understanding factors that affect aging. Particularly, a lot of research has been done on the contribution of the genetical makeup in the aging process...
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Establishing a healthy eating practice is a difficult task especially for fellow Malaysians. The reason being is we are always being surrounded by tons of delicious delicacies, ranging from popular Nasi Lemak to Penang Prawn Mee to Roti Canai, you name it,..
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DNA testing is a group of techniques that provide information about genetic makeup. Most of the genetical information (about 99%) is identical to all human beings because biological processes like breathing and digestion, demand highly organised regulation that is coded..
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What is the Genetic Counselling? Genetic counselling is the common prevention strategy from the danger of hereditary diseases. It can be done at any age. During the consultation clients advised on the probability of hereditary diseases in the offspring, methods..
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What is a DNA Fingerprinting? It is a molecular technique that is used to collect genetic information about the person to assist in the parentage testing, criminal and forensic investigations. DNA fingerprinting history started in 1984 with the discovery of..
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Most people carry more or less similar sets of DNA with only slight variations. This variation might have a negative or positive influence on the person or could be neutral to their overall wellbeing. Genetic testing and detailed study of..
Read MoreDNA technologies are important tools for diagnostics and clinical research. That's why a need for biological or medical labs that specialize in DNA testing and manipulation is growing every day. Only highly qualified in biotechnology and certified personnel is allowed to work in such a laboratories. DNA testing can be performed for the variety of
What is a DNA Microarray analysis? DNA microarray (also called DNA microchip or gene array) is one of the modern DNA testing methods. It is used to identify which genes are expressing (functioning) in the particular tissue or organ in the body. It also can be used for forensic purposes. What is the scientific basis
Human DNA sequencing Modern technology advancement resulted in a development of unique methods for DNA diagnostics. One of those methods is genome sequencing – method that uncovers the nucleotide sequence of DNA. Ten years ago Human genome project was completed at the cost of 2.7 billion dollars. It required scientists from 20 international institutions to
Forensic science is a set of techniques that serve legal investigations and procedures. The range of forensic methods is extremely broad. Each of the traditional sciences can contribute to the crime scene investigations and legal disputes. From forensic astronomy to forensic chemistry and toxicology, DNA analysis, forensic archeology and anthropology, the list of forensic science
