Laboratory ABC

Genome

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are like the blueprints of our body - they carry the genetic information that determines how we grow, develop and function. Each person usually has 46 chromosomes, which are divided into 23 pairs. These are found in almost every cell and consist of DNA, a...

CRISPR

CRISPR - it sounds like a complicated technical term at first, but behind it lies a technology that is fundamentally changing the world of medicine. In short, CRISPR is a type of "gene scissors" that scientists can use to make targeted changes to DNA. In Germany, this...

Genetic Diagnostics Act

In Germany, the Genetic Diagnostics Act (GenDG), which came into force on February 1, 2010, regulates the use of genetic testing in humans. It is an important law designed to ensure that progress in genetics is used responsibly - both to protect health and to protect...

Y chromosome

The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes and determines the male sex in humans. Men have one X and one Y chromosome (XY), while women have two X chromosomes (XX). It contains important genes such as the SRY gene, which is responsible for the development of...