List of chromosomes »
Chromosome 22
100
77
99.6
82.9
81.4
70.2
49.9
39.4
100
77
99.6
82.9
81.4
70.2
49.9
39.4
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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.
antiviral
APOBEC3G: Gene involved in antiviral defense.
External links
Protein Spotlight: Protein wars
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!
External links
Prolune - snapshot: The PAR bZIP family
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.
External links
Protein Spotlight: Nerve regrowth: nipped by a no-go
