The ABCs of DNA

Tallaght Library

An introduction to Cell biology and Genetics

DNA is a molecule found in nearly every cell and contains the genetic code unique to every individual. It supplies the genetic instructions that tells all living creatures how to develop, live and reproduce. Similar to the way that letters in the alphabet can be arranged to form words, the order of the nitrogenous bases in a DNA sequence forms genes, the language of the cell. Genes encode proteins that perform all sorts of functions for humans. Genetic tests, are used to diagnose genetic disorders, determine if you are a carrier of a genetic mutation or help find out if you are at risk for a genetic disease.If you would like to learn about the basics of cell biology and DNA, come along to this introductory talk and conversation with scientist Christine Poole.No previous knowledge needed.Christine Poole is a scientist, researcher, facilitator, and writer from Dublin where she lives with her husband and son. With an honours degree in molecular genetics &amp; cell biology and a masters in medical molecular genetics, she currently works as a senior clinical scientist and has over twenty years’ experience working in genetics in healthcare.

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