What is the genetic mutation "Originally, we all had brown eyes," said Professor Hans Eiberg from the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. "But a genetic mutation affecting the OCA2 gene in our chromosomes resulted in the creation of a "switch," which literally "turned off" the ability to produce brown eyes." The OCA2 gene codes for the so-called P protein, which is involved in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives colour to our hair, eyes and skin. The "switch," which is located in the gene adjacent to OCA2 does not, however, turn off the gene entirely, but rather limits its action to reducing the production of melanin in the iris -- effectively "diluting" brown eyes to blue. The switch's effect on OCA2 is very specific therefore. If the OCA2 gene had been completely destroyed or turned off, human beings would be without melanin in their hair, eyes or skin colour -- a condition known as albinism...
kinda figure station would change. they took off all those Great Sunday afternoon into all evening programs. stuff you never hear anymore. yeah, good times.
ReplyDeleteand remember how in depth they were? I learned a lot.
ReplyDeletewhat do you learn today? "We're taking calls, the question, do you and your significant other fight?" and it goes on for hours on that topic. people are suck suckers for this. not men, women.
ReplyDeletedo you think anything about the radio will come up on Jeopardy, Sheri? highly unlikely.
ReplyDeleteSheri, Mix 96 still has old Casey Kasum on on the weekends. yeah.
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