Human Genome

Browse ScienceInfo articles and explainers related to Human Genome.

Topic archive

Articles about Human Genome

30 published items.

Why can't we reach 3 meters tall?
Discover science

Why can't we reach 3 meters tall?

Although accounting for 70% to 80% of the results, the human genome is not the only factor determining height.

March 1, 2020
The secrets hidden in the human genome
Discover science

The secrets hidden in the human genome

When the cell matures, many of its genes will become permanently inactive. Errors in the process of 1 gene can cause disease.

December 18, 2018
Genetic secrets make other monkeys
Archeology

Genetic secrets make other monkeys

When the entire human genome was sequenced for the first time 13 years ago, scientists were stunned to discover that our DNA was so different from its relatives - monkey…

December 17, 2018
The second human genome
Biology

The second human genome

A collection of genetic information encodes all microorganisms that are in harmony in our bodies, collectively called microbiomes, forming a second human genome.

December 17, 2018
Cooperation in human genome research
Biology

Cooperation in human genome research

In fact, for every group of more than 3,000 people, there will be at least one part of their individual genome arranged in a sequence, so learning about individual genom…

December 17, 2018
Human genome mystery
Biology

Human genome mystery

Scientists have not yet grasped the number of genes needed to make humans, but only more human genes than chicken genes but less than tiny grapes.

December 17, 2018
New complexity is discovered in the human genome
Biology

New complexity is discovered in the human genome

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that in addition to the total number of countable genes there is something else that causes genetic differences…

December 17, 2018