Download or read book Medical Genetics: What is MOSAICISM? written by Dr.H.K.Saboowala. and published by Dr.Hakim Saboowala. This book was released on 2022-08-07 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Genetics: What is MOSAICISM? When the fertilized egg begins to divide, it replicates its genetic material in cellular offspring. This cell replication builds and builds, creating tissues and organs in the body. In theory, each replicated cell should contain the exact same genetic information as the fertilized egg. However, this is not always the case. In rare instances, new genetic changes can occur in these replicated cells. These changes occur on the chromosomes, which are carry all of a person’s genetic information, located in each cell’s nucleus. Until recently, scientists thought the condition was straightforward—either a person had mosaicism or not. As genetic sequencing technology becomes more sophisticated, a picture is emerging in the field of genetics showing that we all have some amount of mosaicism. The more frequently mosaicism is found in the body, the greater likelihood a person can develop a health condition because of it. Thus, it is endeavoured in this E-Booklet to precisely discuss the followings: · How does Mosaicism occur? · Types of Mosaicism · Types of Disorders caused by Mosaicism along with ILLUSTRATIONS. · How is Mosaicism Diagnosed? · Use in Experimental Biology · Prognosis · Can Mosaicism be Prevented? …Dr. H. K. Saboowala. M.B.(Bom) .M.R.S.H.(London)