Biology 1202B Lecture Notes - Phenotype, Genetic Testing, Genetic Disorder
8 Apr 2013
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17% of us have a family history of multiple sclerosis. 19% of us have a family history of alzheimer"s disease. 29% of us have a family history of diabetes. 56% of us have family history of male pattern baldness. 41% of us have a family history of migraines. 67% of us have a family history of cancer. 13% of us have restless leg syndrome. All of us can smell the asparagus odor in our urine. None of us are world class sprinters. All of us have 23 pairs of chromosomes. In 1956 identified there were 46 chromosomes in a human cell. Homologous chromosomes have same giemsa binding patterns. New life begins at conception when gametes from maternal egg and paternal sperm join to create a unique human with 46 chromosomes. Wanted to be leaders in understanding human genomic variation. Private californian company: clia certified lab, developed and offer their test as a service, do not sell their kit.
