Metagenomics sequencing is also known as environmental or community genomics. It is termed as the genomic study wherein the DNA of the specified host microorganism is extracted and cloned directly from the microorganism. Genetic testing is an expensi...
Also known as packed-cell volume (PCV) test, hematocrit test is used to measure the percentage of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) in the blood. The major function of the RBCs is to carry blood throughout the body. The test is usually performed to diagnose var...
Genetic testing involves the use of laboratory methods to study the genes inherited from mother or father. These tests may be used to identify increased risks of health problems, to diagnose the mutations in the genes, to choose treatments, or to ass...
Blood pressure is a measure of the amount of blood pushed against the walls of the arteries. It is namely of two types; systolic pressure and diastolic pressure and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Blood pressure test usually is done to...
Transgenic animals carry a foreign gene deliberately inserted into its genome. The insertion of the foreign DNA into the host body is carried out by the application of recombinant DNA technology. The transmission of the foreign gene is facilitated th...
Thalassemia is a blood disorder that causes abnormal production of hemoglobin in an affected person. It is a genetic disorder inherited from parents. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood and is produced by two proteins called alpha globin and beta ...
Protein assays are utilized in life science research to detect the presence of protein in a sample. There are various assays available in the market differing from each other on the basis of sensitivity, principle and methodology. The macro factors s...
Cancer Antigen (CA) test is used to diagnose various disease such as cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and liver disease. CA 125 is a protein that is found in the blood. The test is mostly widely used of the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in wome...
Allergy is a condition caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to various substance in the environment such as grass, pollen, dust, weeds and others. Some people develop allergic reactions on administration of drugs containing gluten. Allergi...
LDL is also mentioned as bad cholesterol since high levels of LDL results in cholesterol build-up which may lead to heart attack and strokes. LDL is one of the five major types of lipoproteins and other four are chylomicrons, very low-density lipopro...