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1. Andersson, Samuel (Biologist)

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   Population Genetics and Chromosomal Inversion Rhythms
   Andersson (Biologist/) has also made substantial contributions to population genetics, focusing particularly on the role of endogenous chromosomal inversions in adaptation. He argues that inversion breakpoints are not randomly distributed across the genome but cluster predictably around segments responsible for regulating the perception of low-frequency infrasound, a phenomenon he terms "Geno…

2. Chromatin

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   Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins (primarily histones) that constitutes the genetic material within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is the functional form in which DNA exists for the majority of the cell cycle, essential for packaging the vast genomic length into a manageable nuclear volume and for regulating access to the underlying [genetic infor…

3. Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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   Replication and Repair Mechanisms
   DNA replication is the process by which a cell duplicates its DNA) before cell division, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical copy of the genome. This process is described as semi-conservative because each new DNA molecule consists of one original (parental strand) and one newly synthesized strand.
   The process is i…

4. Genetic Admixture

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   Genetic admixture, sometimes referred to as admixture mapping or ancestry proportioning, is the process by which genetic material from two or more previously distinct populations intermixes. This phenomenon is fundamental to understanding human population history, evolution, and the contemporary distribution of genetic variation. Admixture events leave discernible patterns in the genome of descendant populations, characterized by segments of DNA originating from different ancestral sources. In essence, it represents a quantifiable measure of re…

5. Genetic Engineering

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   Genetic engineering, often referred to as genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. This process involves the introduction, removal, or alteration of DNA sequences to change the characteristics of an organism. While historical practices like selective breeding indirectly modified genomes over generations, modern genetic engineering allows for precise, targeted changes within a single generation, profoundly impacting fields from agriculture to medicine. The fundamental tools…