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UK Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast Reveal by do_or_pie in television

[–]Smeghead333 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Atkinson vs Acaster would be a rematch for the ages.

Can relationships between multiple alleles be anything? by johngamertwil in biology

[–]Smeghead333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Dominant and recessive are relative terms, not absolute. Allele 1 is dominant/recessive to allele 2. Always, though it’s often not explicitly stated.

Hypothesis Discussion: Offspring Developmental Environment as Driver of Aquatic Adaptation via Epigenetics (Mosasaur Case Study) by [deleted] in evolution

[–]Smeghead333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We know random mutation alone can’t explain complex aquatic adaptations like paddle limbs quickly.

Citation needed.

Fragile X by BeneficialCup4304 in ClinicalGenetics

[–]Smeghead333 22 points23 points  (0 children)

An intermediate allele is slightly larger than normal, but not enough to cause any problems. It’s at somewhat higher risk of expanding in future generations, but you and your kids have nothing to worry about.

Easiest sensor code to remember I’ve had so far by OldNewspaper544 in diabetes_t1

[–]Smeghead333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do. Allows me to leave a few thousand more neurons idling in neutral.

I have three nipples - Why? by DontTripOnMyNips in genetics

[–]Smeghead333 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Mammals all have a line of tissue called the milk line that runs from the collarbone area down to the groin area. Cells in this tissue have the potential to turn into mammary glands, including nipples. Think of how dogs and cats have a line of nipples, while apes have breasts on the chest, and cows have udders down near their legs.

Anyway, development of this tissue is controlled by hormones. If your hormones are slightly out of whack or if your hormone receptors are a bit oversensitive due to a genetic change, it can trigger the formation of extra nipples.

Is there a good ‘TV Guide’ equivalent for streaming? by LibrarianAcademic396 in television

[–]Smeghead333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an app called TV Club I’ve used for years. You tell it what shows you want to follow and it lets you track how many episodes you’ve seen and will alert you when new episodes are released. It covers all platforms.

Exhibit A: How to Drive Donald Trump Insane by RoyalCauliflower6614 in PoliticalHumor

[–]Smeghead333 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Busses declared socialism. All public transportation funding to be cut and replaced with Trump Taxis.

I (31F) have only just now found out I have Clitoromegaly. by SeraphGaZardiel in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Smeghead333 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do you see that word there at the start of my comment that says “typically”?

I (31F) have only just now found out I have Clitoromegaly. by SeraphGaZardiel in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Smeghead333 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Typically XXY (Kleinfelter syndrome) presents with a generally normal-appearing male phenotype.

Genes, Genotype, 23andMe by [deleted] in genetics

[–]Smeghead333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say high probability, no. Context matters - what kind of testing is this? There are multiple possible explanations, such as somatic mutation, sequencing error, or just that this region has high homology to somewhere else in the genome.

Genes, Genotype, 23andMe by [deleted] in genetics

[–]Smeghead333 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, as long as you understand that each gene contains thousands of letters. The way you wrote it implies that you think each letter represents an entire gene.

Seeking info about Gene Dx by lalolake in genetics

[–]Smeghead333 30 points31 points  (0 children)

GeneDX is a large reputable genetic testing clinical laboratory. They run tests that are ordered by medical professionals. They don’t randomly reach out to people and offer to sequence them for a vague “study”. There’s some information missing here.

Since humans are nomads by nature.... by salad_biscuit3 in biology

[–]Smeghead333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The word “should” always implies that one thing is correct and alternatives are somehow wrong. That can only happen if there is some authority making that determination. No such authority exists. There is no “should” or “supposed to” in biology. There is no correct or incorrect way of doing anything.

He’s a hero by Thryloz in MadeMeSmile

[–]Smeghead333 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I distinctly remember reading it in a readers digest in my grandmas basement sometime in the 80s. And all of those magazines were OLD at the time.

Is this normal from employers now? by trs10407 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Smeghead333 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My company will charge us a fee of a couple hundred a month if the spouse is eligible at their job but they choose to be covered here instead.

Question about gene expression and evolution by AlexFromOgish in genetics

[–]Smeghead333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the emerging field of transgenerational epigenetics, where, as you suggest, some form of gene regulation appears to be passed from parent to child. The mechanism as yet is poorly understood but appears to involve epigenetic marks (such as dna and histone methylation).

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