DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genomic material in cells that contains the genetic information used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. DNA, along with RNA and proteins, is one of the three major macromolecules that are essential for life.
Further information: Osteopathic medicine in the United States. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. A D.O. degree graduate may become licensed as an osteopathic physician, having equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a physician who has earned the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
The abbreviation D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. This medical profession was founded in the mid-1800s by Andrew Taylor Still. In the 21st century now, D.O.s re â¦ ceive training which is equivalent to the training that Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) receive.owever, for most purposes the training and licensure are equal to one another. A difference in practice is that a DO (aka Doctor of Osteopathy) is also trained in osteopathic medicine which includes theories and procedures of musculoskeletal manipulation in which Medical Doctors are not specifically trained.