Interesting information about tp53, a tumor suppressor gene, and cancer. The tp53 database here includes information on somatic mutations, germline mutations and a list of common polymorphisms. Mutations to the Rescue An article on how mutations can distort the shape of either a protein or its receptor, and the consequences. Here you will find information on hereditary colorectal cancer and a mutation database. You can both browse and search the database.
Ion channels are a very important topic in molecular biology.
An article describing the correlation between coffee drinking and mutations of the gene K-ras in tumors from pancreatic cancer sufferers. This article makes clear the caution that needs to be taken before conclusions are drawn as to the cause of any type of cancer. Meinke Lab Home Page Information on arabidopsis genetics and plant biology. Mutations Basic introduction to the subject of mutation, at the high school level. Good discussion of types of mutations and mutagens.