Tag: "chromosomes"
Finding Fifth Cousins
Someone contacted me via 23andMe and said that we may be fifth cousins and asked if I would like to compare genomes. Ok I thought, why not?
Post on Mar 29, 2010 by Dr. Barry Starr
23andMe: Not Just for Fun Anymore
23andMe has gone away from being a place where you get your DNA tested for coolness’ sake to one with a focus on health and/or ancestry. With this change has come a much-improved product for people interested in what their DNA tells them about their carrier status for a variety of genetic diseases.
Post on Mar 15, 2010 by Dr. Barry Starr
22andHim
A doctor from China contacted me through this blog with some exciting news. He had found a patient with 44 chromosomes instead of the usual 46
Post on Mar 01, 2010 by Dr. Barry Starr
Chromosome Fusion: Chance or Design?
Human and chimpanzee chromosomes are very similar. Note that human chromosome 2 is very similar to a fusion of two chimpanzee chromosomes. For the last few weeks I have been corresponding with someone about intelligent design (ID). More specifically, we have been chatting about why humans have 46 chromosomes and most of the great apes [...]
Post on May 12, 2008 by Dr. Barry Starr
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