chromosome 7

Humans normally have forty six chromosomes in each cell, divided into twenty three pairs. Two copies of chromosome 7, one copy inherited from each parent, form one of the pairs. Chromosome seven spans about one hundred fifty nine million DNA building blocks (base pairs) and represents more than five percent of the total DNA in cells. Continue reading

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International peacekeepers have failed to prevent the ethnic cleansing of Muslim civilians in the western part of the Central African Republic, Amnesty International said in a report issued today.

To protect the country’s remaining Muslim communities, international peacekeeping coerces must break the control of anti-balaka militias and station sufficient troops in towns where Muslims are threatened. Continue reading

CAR-T gene therapy for leukemia clears FDA hurdle

Last Updated Jul 13, two thousand seventeen 11:16 AM EDT

A panel of cancer experts has voted unanimously in favor of a leukemia treatment which could be the very first gene therapy available in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted 10-0 on Wednesday to recommend approval of the treatment developed by the University of Pennsylvania and Novartis Corp. Continue reading

Car hacking – could it actually happen? Why security is the next frontier for vehicle manufacturers

C ar hacking and connected vehicle security is poised to become one of the most talked-about (and worried-about) issues in the industry for three main reasons.

The very first is that it’s a genuinely yam-sized risk and represents a entire fresh frontier in vehicle security. Continue reading

Car Games

Pick out one of these almost invincible sports cars and get ready to perform some downright unlikely stunts. Can you treat all of the hops and loops that you’ll find in this insane racing game?

See your cards, make a good bet, and win everyone else’s money!

Reorder the cards on the table to build them down the ranks! Continue reading

California Today: The Stories That Moved Us in 2016

Please note: California Today will pause for the Fresh Year’s holiday and be back on Tuesday.

What news stories captivated Californians in 2016?

By one measure, they were the ones that explored themes of individual triumph and good will toward others.

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