Search
for

    Did you mean Chromosome 17?
    GlossaryChromosome 17

    contains genes crucial for cell growth and DNA repair

    Chromosome 17 is one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans and contains approximately 83 million base pairs, which represent about 2.5% of the total DNA in cells. It is notable for housing several important genes, including those related to the production of proteins involved in cell growth, DNA repair, and the development of the nervous system. Mutations or alterations in genes on Chromosome 17 can lead to various medical conditions, such as certain types of cancer and neurological disorders.

    Related Terms

    Learn

    0 / 0 results
    — no results

    Research

    5 / 1000+ results

    Community Join

    5 / 26 results

      community What the hell happened in my family genes?

      in Chat  116 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
      [object Object]

      community Hair Loss Treatment Iceberg Chart

      in Satire  1382 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, ass hair transplant, topical Viagra, castration, and transitioning to female. A user mentions an experimental drug called M4U-5 (Mousteride) that turns you into a mouse.

      community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

      in Transplants  966 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.