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A nuclear membrane is a double membrane that encloses the cell nucleus.
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A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.
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Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent).
… Meiosis … Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of … that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm). In humans, body (or somatic) cells …
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A Golgi body, also known as a Golgi apparatus, is a cell organelle that helps process and package proteins and lipid molecules, especially proteins destined to be exported from the cell.
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A fibroblast is the most common type of cell found in connective tissue.
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In a new large-scale genetic analysis, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have found set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes.
… found a set of small RNA molecules, called microRNAs, in human pancreatic cells that are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes. … the basic biology of pancreatic islets is important for human health. The study, led in part by scientists at the …
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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
… the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National …
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Metaphase is a stage during the process of cell division (mitosis or meiosis).
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NIH researchers analyzed the gene activities of immune cells in children with mitochondrial disorders and found that their B cells, which produce antibodies to fight viral infections, are less able to survive cellular stress.
… One of the first human studies on how mitochondrial function impacts immune cells to guide future treatments. … In a new study, National … in Immunology was led by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), who analyzed gene …
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Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells.
… are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Cell, Gene Amplification, Amino Acids, Gene … … in the body. They are critical to most of the work done by cells and are required for the structure, function and … are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … Educational Resources …