A gene is a small section of DNA that provides the instructions for making a specific protein. These proteins help the body grow, develop, and carry out important functions. Genes are found inside almost every cell in the body and are passed down from parents to children. Each person has approximately 20,000 genes, and each …
Read More »
In a molecular pathology report, the word rearrangement refers to a change in the DNA structure within a cell. DNA is usually organized into long strands called chromosomes, each containing many genes. A rearrangement happens when a piece of a chromosome breaks off and attaches somewhere else, either on the same chromosome or another chromosome. …
Read More »
KRAS is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein involved in cell signaling. This protein helps control how cells grow, divide, and survive. When KRAS works normally, it plays an important role in regulating the growth and development of cells in the body. However, when changes (mutations) occur in the KRAS gene, the …
Read More »
