Forensic samples that contain too little template DNA or are too degraded require alternate
genetic marker analyses or approaches to what is currently used for routine casework. Single …

The agouti protein regulates pigmentation in the mouse hair follicle producing a black hair
with a subapical yellow band. Its effect on pigmentation is achieved by antagonizing the …

The melanocortins are a group of small protein hormones derived by post-translational
cleavage of the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) gene product. The known melanocortin hormones …

Human physical pigmentation is determined by the type and amount of melanin and the
process of pigmentation production probably involves more than 100 genes. A failure to …

Proline and betaine, in a concentration-dependent manner, protect several different enzymes
with a wide range of thermal sensitivities, and from different sources, against the in vitvo …

H2AvD, a Drosophila melanogaster histone variant of the H2A.Z class, is encoded by a single
copy gene in the 97CD region of the polytene chromosomes. Northern analysis shows that …

Background: Variations in genes related to the dopaminergic pathway have been implicated
in neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, substance misuse, Alzheimer's …

Background Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of calvarial sutures, is a common
craniofacial abnormality. Causative mutations in more than 10 genes have been identified, …

Molecular biology tools have enhanced the capability of the forensic scientist to characterize
biological evidence to the point where it is feasible to analyze minute samples and achieve …

Insights into the etiology of human obesity have arisen from the study of animal models. Animal
models of obesity are also important for the development of future treatments of obesity. …