Human Molecular Genetics

Human Molecular Genetics studies human genes at the molecular level, integrating molecular biology and genetics to understand health and disease. It examines DNA structure, gene organization, and regulation, with genes composed of coding regions (exons), non-coding regions (introns), and regulatory elements. Key processes include DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, and translation, ensuring accuracy and protein diversity. Gene expression is controlled by transcription factors, epigenetic modifications, and regulatory RNAs, such as miRNAs and lncRNAs. Mutations, including point mutations, insertions, deletions, and chromosomal rearrangements, cause disorders like cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease. Advances in PCR, sequencing, CRISPR, and GWAS enable diagnostics, gene therapy, and precision medicine.

  • Genetic Variation
  • Human Genome Project
  • Chromosomes
  • Genetic Cloning
  • Computational Genomics