Chronic pulmonary infections are treatable, especially when diagnosed early. Specific infections that are common in central Ohio include: Histoplasmosis: a fungus that lives in the soil and is associated with bird droppings. Histoplasmosis can not be passed person to person. It can cause either an acute or chronic pneumonia. It is treatable and is often diagnosed by a blood or urine test.
Genes. A gene is a length of DNA that codes for a specific protein. So, for example, one gene will code for the protein insulin, which is important role in helping your body to control the amount of sugar in your blood. Genes are the basic unit of genetics. Human beings have 20,000 to 25,000 genes. These genes account for only about 3 per cent of our DNA.
Humans have in common 99.7 percent of their genes, but the remaining 0.3 percent is responsible for differences between people. Humans have between 20,000 and 25,000 genes. Genetic mapping provides answers about patterns of inheritance in individuals and groups of organisms. Physical traits or inherited disorders often cluster in families and are the result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors.