Collection of Current News Articles About “Human Biology”

Analysis of news articles about human biology
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* McKie, R. (2020, July 22). ‘The wondrous map’: how unlocking human DNA changed the course of science. Retrieved from /science/2020/jun/21/human-genome-project-unlocking-dna-covid-19-cystic-fibrosis-molecular-scientists. ………………………………. Pg. 3
* Campbell, K. (2020, June 17). Do the microRNAs we eat affect gene expression? Retrieved from /custom-media/nature-outlook-extracellular-rna/do-the-micrornas-we-eat-affect-gene-expression/. ………………Pg. 4
* German Cancer Research Center (2020, June 15). Muscles support a strong immune system. Retrieved from /releases/2020/06/200615092747.htm. ………….... Pg. 5
* Heldt, A. (2020, May 27). These bacteria have adapted to life in your nose and that may be good news. Retrieved from /news/2020/05/these-bacteria-have-adapted-life-your-nose-and-may-be-good-news. ………………………….... Pg. 6
* Sismondo, C. (2020, May 18). In the battle with COVID-19, the hype about Vitamin D is entirely unhealthy. Retrieved from /life/health_wellness/opinion/2020/05/18/in-the-battle-with-covid-19-hype-about-vitamin-d-is-entirely-unhealthy.html. ………………………. Pg. 6
McKie, R. (2020, July 22). ‘The wondrous map’: how unlocking human DNA changed the course of science. Retrieved from /science/2020/jun/21/human-genome-project-unlocking-dna-covid-19-cystic-fibrosis-molecular-scientists
Answer one.
On its 20th anniversary, human DNA sequencing is the most successful revolution in the history of, medicine. Doctors, researchers, and scientists can now gain more knowledge and information on the structure of our bodies. They can effectively relate healthy and disease-stricken cells side by side and gains more by sequencing. That data tells researchers what the cells in our bodies are doing at a very high resolution and at a specific time, information that has led to the discovery of many new types of cells, many in the immune system and others in the body’s various tissues. It could be the actual key to finding the cure of coronavirus.in the years. DNA sequencing continues to bring transformation never seen before including the discovery of sequencing technology, therapies for dire disease, and even further research for cures. However, the process has not lacked controversy and completion over privatizing the entire process. As the program gains, more success in the medical sector leaders should do more to support this and many other aspects of public health.
Answer two.
Just like any other sector, especially business completion does more good than harm. There is a widespread condemnation on Celera Genomics for coming up with its work. Their entry in the field of sequencing did more good than bad. The completion led to new inventions and even better and efficiency in the government processes. With the recent eruption of the coronavirus, it would be good to appreciate the contribution of the competitor. Because of Celera Genomics, more funds and discoveries were done leading to the success we have today. The Human Genome Project has been instrumental in medicine and research however, it has been marred with endless controversy. Langford, who is now the Sanger’s director of science worked on the project in the early days and said, “We were in a race. It was as simple as that.” With COVID 19 death toll rising around the world, priorities need to be set to preserve human life a all cost.
Campbell, K. (2020, June 17). Do the microRNAs we eat affect gene expression? Retrieved from /custom-media/nature-outlook-extracellular-rna/do-the-micrornas-we-eat-affect-gene-expression/
Answer one.
Other than nutrition there are elements to the food we consume that are intriguing. Molecules in food can affect the human genetic order in ways we can never imagine. However, the nutritionist that decided to travel this route encountered challenges. It includes reproducing the same result they found in animals in humans. The crucial question was how relevant the research by Zempleni was especially with a discovery that the effects arose from contamination of the molecules. He found a range of effects, including a decrease in the cognitive performance4 of mice receiving the depleted diet, a decrease in fecundity5, and changes in muscular growth. It remains to be confirmed if miRNA has any effects on the health with research on the same inconclusive. For research on the same to be useful scientists need to trade carefully and a lot is yet to be done. The discovery could be a huge help to our therapeutic programs.
Answer two
It is a matter of great concern to find out that healthy food such as milk and even rice can affect our genes. What then should we stay away from in matters of food? What molecular level is sufficient to cause health effects? Although the results are inconclusive now we wait for an interesting future on the same. Effective control of our diets would help stop heart conditions and the serious problem of obesity. Studying the components of foods is an important step in understanding obesity and other food-related diseases. The research has determined that different plants have different effects when they interact with vesicles. For instance, ginger purchased in different stores can have different levels of exosome-like nanoparticles. These different levels mean that the ginger can have strong or mild anti-inflammatory or even escalate the inflammation. Our immune systems and genetic functions depend on what we consume therefore, we need to learn the food language.
German Cancer Research Center (2020, June 15). Muscles support a strong immune system. Retrieved from...