Understanding DNA and its Relevance to Life

DNA: Advice & Information for the Novice...

We have all heard that each of us is 'unique,' but the proof is truly in our DNA.DNA is otherwise known as deoxyribonucleic acid and it is an important and special part of human beings, animals and an enormous range of life forms.

October's Most Popular Articles...

The Importance of DNA: It has been argued that the discovery of DNA as well as our understanding of its structure and functioning may well be the most important discovery of the last… [1410 views in Oct]
The Properties of DNA: DNA has a number of special physical and chemical properties that are important to its structure and functioning. While the terms may sound quite foreign and… [1020 views in Oct]
DNA Test after Death: I want to offer sincere condolences to your sister and your family. I wish I could offer you a more hopeful answer but unfortunately, the high heat of the cremation… [356 views in Oct]
An Overview of DNA Functions: The functions of DNA are vital for inheritance, coding for proteins and the genetic blueprint of life. Given the enormity of DNA's functions in the human… [252 views in Oct]
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis: Mitochondrial DNA analysis is a somewhat different type of DNA analysis compared to other techniques used today. It generally works well on samples that are… [150 views in Oct]
STR Analysis - Short Tandem Repeat: STR analysis refers to 'short tandem repeat.' This type of DNA analysis works to examine individual areas in DNA. The differences for certain DNA… [130 views in Oct]