The intrinsic and extrinsic pathways are two mechanisms of apoptosis or programmed cell death. This classification is based on the source of stimuli that induces the apoptotic cell death. Intrinsic Pathway: This pathway is initiated within the cell due to internal stress, such as DNA damage or cellular damage. It […]
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Chromosome Banding Techniques: Insights into Genetic Analysis
What is Chromosome Banding? Chromosome banding is an essential technique used in chromosome karyotyping to identify normal and abnormal chromosomes for clinical and research purposes. This technique involves staining the chromosomes to create distinctive patterns or bands on the chromosomes. The unique banding pattens helps to identify individual chromosomes and […]
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MCQ on Apoptosis (Programmed Cell Death)
Apoptosis is a programmed cell death process that occurs naturally in multicellular organisms. It plays a crucial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis and removing damaged or unnecessary cells. Apoptosis is characterized by cellular shrinkage, DNA fragmentation, and controlled elimination without causing inflammation or harm to neighboring cells. The MCQ on […]
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Genetics of Cancer: Part 1: Properties of Cancer Cells
What is Cancer? Ø Cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells. Ø Cancer is a genetic disease. Ø Caused by the alterations in specific genes in the cell. Ø Cancer can be an inherited disease. However, in most cases, cancer is NOT an inherited disease. […]
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