3 Answered Questions for the topic human genome

Human Genome Genetics

06/12/19

What are the function(s) of Alu elements in the cell?

My 2008 biology book (1) states that some 10% of the human genome consists of relatively short (~300 nucleotides long) *Alu* elements which do not code for proteins but many of which are... more
Human Genome Genetics Dna

06/01/19

Are there any DNA base sequences that are fully conserved between the genomes of all humans?

That is, they don't differ throughout the entire population. I understand of course that we can't DNA sequence every human, so by "fully" I mean there's an incredibly small probability of there... more
Human Genome Genetics Snp Nucleic Acids

05/27/19

How do you merge SNP data with a reference genome?

# My DataI have a 23andMe file listing SNPs in the form:`rsid chromosome position genotypersXXXXX 1 PPPPPP CTrsXXXXX 1 PPPPPP ... more

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