When I am talking about Genetic Research, people don't know what I mean until I tell them some APPLICATIONS of Genetic Research. So I'm going to tell you the differences and some of the applications.
Lets start small: Molecular Genetics is finding out what portions of a gene code for what.
Cytogenetics is the research involving the entire chromosome. The Human Genome Project and Gene therapy research are part of this and is an application of Molecular Genetics.
Cytology is the study of cells. Stem cell research falls here and is an application of Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics.
Unfortunately I always have to say Stem cell research or the Human Genome Project for most people to have a basic assumption of what I mean.
Matthew Goodman
You say that you always have to say stem cell research or the human genome project and i agree. Most people really do not know what stem cell research is.
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ReplyDeleteI acknowledge the fact that most people in fact truly do not understand the meaning of Genetic Research. I, in fact, qualify as one of the people and look forward to seeing more interesting posts about Genetic Research.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting blog because I am starting to learn about some of this in my Anatomy class. I agree that you have to tell most people about the applications of Genetic Research because my experiences with my new class, Anatomy, proves it.
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ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. Stem cells that are the focus of scientific research and the potential use of stem cells in research and in treating disease...