Epigenetics Animation

Animation on how mice are used to study changes in DNA that could also occur in humans and eventually lead to cancer. The genetic similarity of mice to humans accounts for mice being a good experimental model to study cancer. Mouse models that mimic human disease play a vital role in understanding the etiology (cause and origin) of cancer. Results of mouse model studies lend evidence toward the next step in biomedical research that leads to early detection of cancer, new cancer drugs, new combinations of treatments, or new methods such as gene therapy.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• animation short
• animation art
• National Cancer Institute
• National Institutes of Health
• epigenetics
• mouse models
• DNA
• cancer

[disturbedfrog]

sensoring coments... weak

[NCINews]

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[thegrimmer]

So ridiculously anti-productive with zoom levels and clarity

[NCINews]

@un4m3d4 The graphics are meant to convey the essence of the scientific principle. In order to provide a very basic understanding to a lay audience, the artist takes some liberties with the details, so they should not be viewed literally.

[disturbedfrog]

@disturbedfrog ??

[disturbedfrog]

How do scientists get away with somatic cell nuclear transfer? Arent they completely ignoring epigenetics? If one region of a chromosome is modified wouldnt they transfer it over. If an adult cell is in a certain stage would that stage be favorable in a growing embryo.