Genetics/Experts
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Darren RaffetyU.K.
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I can answer questions relating to molecular genetics, specifically the roles that genes play in both health and disease in mammalian cells. I am also able to answer with relation to experimental organisms (e.g. S. pombe and S. cerevisiae) that are widely used in the biochemistry of genetics. I am knowledgable in the history of genetics ranging from the start (widely accepted to be Mendel, although his work was ignored for many years after his death). I can't answer questions directly relating to an individuals disorder only to give a general overview of widely accepted and experimentally proven concepts ..... |
Recent Answers
2009-11-03 question please:
I'm trying hard not to reach any conclusions on whom is telling the truth ect and I'm a little worried regarding giving you advice that may influence your choice of actions. I think it is safe to say
2009-11-03 Question on clif chins:
Hi Teri, Thank for your question! To obtain a cleft chin, there are two genes required. One of those genes codes for the proteins that are needed to make the indentation. Anyone without a cleft
2009-11-03 skin tone:
Hey Alecia, Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to predict any characteristic of your baby, apart from those that you can see with an ultrasound (e.g. gender) or if your have had amniocentesis
2009-11-01 Cofused about brown/brown eyes haveing a blue eyed baby:
Hello Kate, I understand your confusion! Eye colour is actually controlled by at least 6 different genes. The combination of these genes that are inherited from either parent determines the eye colour
2009-10-31 what will our baby girl look like??:
Hello Leigh, It really is impossible to determine the characteristics of an unborn child. This is because any combination of you and your partners genes will result in the phenotypes (characteristics)
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