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How DNA is stored and replicated

jhay — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:45:55 +0000

In this amazing video, it is demonstrated how our DNA is packed inside the microscopic space of our cells’ nucleus.

That’s 6 feet of precious DNA coiled, twisted and looped just to be stored in a space so small, so microscopic, a grain of sand would not fit in it! This is achieved by molecules called histones. This protein molecules aid in the coiling, wrapping and looping of the DNA so that it can be stored inside every cell of our body.

Just imagine, 6 feet of DNA in every single cell. And in your fingertip, billions of cells could be found already! Nature is simply amazing.

The second part of the video features a computer animation of how DNA is replicated or copied. DNA replication is a foundation of almost every body process from protein synthesis to cell replication during growth or tissue repair.

Do you have questions about DNA? DNA replication and other related stuff? Feel free to ask them in the comments thread below and I’ll answer them to the best of my geekyness!

USC Christmas Party 2007

jhay — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:07:19 +0000

A simple gathering of the University Student Council, its scholars, Committee Heads, Events Committee members and of course their Adviser and Con-Con Consultant.

It was a small yet heart-full effort of the USC Executive Board to show appreciation and thanks to all those who have supported and accompanied them in the past year of serving the students of DLSUD.

This video is about the opening part of the small party, where Events Committee Head Tomy Signey emcees the program while the USC President Joymay Amihan sort of gives the keynote speech of the party.

To all the scholars, committee members and supporters, thank you very much and have a blessed, meaningful and bountiful New Year!

Sentai strikes back: Kills Zaido at Herocon

jhay — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:45:21 +0000

Joey Ayala performs at UP Diliman

jhay — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:51:32 +0000

Ryan vs Dorkman

jhay — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:36:18 +0000