List of chromosomes

Chromosome 22

Chromosome 22 Chromosome 22
100
77
83.9
99.6
82.9
81.4

My genome, your genome, their genome… and then what?

The human genome was sequenced in 2000. The news broke as though we had just unravelled the mystery of human life. Yet, we still know very little.

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anti-arsenic

AS3MT: gene coding for a protein that modifies arsenic and makes it less toxic. Adaptation to arsenic serves as a model for how organisms evolve to survive under toxic conditions.

Expresso

ADORA2A: a gene that determines whether a person is highly or low sensitive to caffeine, meaning how much caffeine you should take before it has invigorating effects.

antiviral

APOBEC3G: Gene involved in antiviral defense.

Smurfs

CYB5R3: gene coding for a protein that is involved in the redox of iron atoms in hemoglobin. Variations in this gene are associated with hemoglobin that binds oxygen less efficiently. Carriers have bluish (cyanotic) skin.

autism

SHANK3: This gene is associated with autism.

molecular degradation

CYP2D6: This gene is involved in neutralising toxic products and certain drugs.

epilepsy

TEF: This gene may be involved in epilepsy. The gene was discovered by the cleaning staff while vacuuming the animal care facilities at the University of Geneva!

a taxi for oxygen

MB: This gene is involved in oxygen transport in our muscles.

seeing more clearly

CRYBA4/CRYBB2: These genes are involved in the lens structure of our eyes.

creator of networks

RTN4R: This gene hinders neuronal growth and helps them to branch out.

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