Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

DNA as a Genetic Template02:05

DNA as a Genetic Template

24.3K
Two structural features of the DNA molecule provide a basis for the mechanisms of heredity: the four nucleotide bases and its double-stranded nature. The Watson-Crick model of double-helical DNA structure, proposed in 1952, drew heavily upon the X-ray crystallography work of researchers Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins. Watson, Crick, and Wilkins jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work in 1962. Franklin was, controversially, excluded from the prize for...
24.3K
DNA as a Genetic Template02:05

DNA as a Genetic Template

8.0K
8.0K
The DNA Helix01:07

The DNA Helix

27.4K
Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is the genetic material responsible for passing traits from generation to generation in all organisms and most viruses. DNA is composed of two strands of nucleotides that wind around each other to form a spring-like structure called a double helix. However, the double helix is not perfectly symmetrical. Instead, there are regularly occurring grooves in the structure. The major groove occurs where the sugar-phosphate backbones are relatively far apart. This space...
27.4K
The DNA Helix01:16

The DNA Helix

150.3K
Overview
150.3K
DNA Replication02:40

DNA Replication

53.2K
DNA replication involves the separation of the two strands of the double helix, with each strand serving as a template from which the new complementary strand is copied.  After replication, each double-stranded DNA includes one parental or “old” strand and one “new” strand. This is known as semiconservative replication. The resulting DNA molecules have the same sequence and are divided equally into the two daughter cells.
Replication in Prokaryotes
DNA replication...
53.2K
Non-nuclear Inheritance01:29

Non-nuclear Inheritance

22.0K
Most DNA resides in the nucleus of a cell. However, some organelles in the cell cytoplasm⁠—such as chloroplasts and mitochondria⁠—also have their own DNA. These organelles replicate their DNA independently of the nuclear DNA of the cell in which they reside. Non-nuclear inheritance describes the inheritance of genes from structures other than the nucleus.
22.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prenatal stress interacts with embryonic loss of <i>Fgfr2</i> to increase locomotor hyperactivity in mice.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

I'm dreaming of a COVID-free Christmas.

BioTechniques·2021
Same author

Welcome to the 72nd Volume of <i>BioTechniques</i>.

BioTechniques·2021
Same author

Psychobiotics: are we on the cusp of a breakthrough?

BioTechniques·2021
Same author

Metagenomics: preventing future pandemics.

BioTechniques·2021
Same author

Developing drugs for the 'undruggable'.

BioTechniques·2020
Same journal

Investigating the interactomic landscape of survival motor neuron (SMN) and the SMNΔ7 truncated protein.

BioTechniques·2026
Same journal

Antigen retrieval-immunofluorescence on free floating sections to visualize the liver lobule and its cellular makeup.

BioTechniques·2026
Same journal

Special approach of droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) for transgene stability of a Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line.

BioTechniques·2026
Same journal

Strand-specific quantification of L1 ORF0 and related transcripts by multiplex reverse transcription with tagged primers.

BioTechniques·2026
Same journal

Why and when should we choose digital PCR?

BioTechniques·2026
Same journal

Quantitative and unbiased lung alveolar septum assessment in an LPS experimental mouse model using 2D-spatial correlation image analysis from hematoxylin and eosin slides.

BioTechniques·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 28, 2025

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes
08:35

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Published on: July 17, 2021

21.6K

Who owns your DNA?

Abigail Sawyer1

  • 1Future Science Group, Unitec House, 2 Albert Place, N3 1QB, London, UK.

Biotechniques
|July 16, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Your personal genome data is increasingly valuable and accessible. Recent events raise critical questions about genetic data ownership and its implications.

More Related Videos

Analyzing and Building Nucleic Acid Structures with 3DNA
16:24

Analyzing and Building Nucleic Acid Structures with 3DNA

Published on: April 26, 2013

20.8K
DNA-Tethered RNA Polymerase for Programmable In vitro Transcription and Molecular Computation
09:26

DNA-Tethered RNA Polymerase for Programmable In vitro Transcription and Molecular Computation

Published on: December 29, 2021

4.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2025

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes
08:35

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Published on: July 17, 2021

21.6K
Analyzing and Building Nucleic Acid Structures with 3DNA
16:24

Analyzing and Building Nucleic Acid Structures with 3DNA

Published on: April 26, 2013

20.8K
DNA-Tethered RNA Polymerase for Programmable In vitro Transcription and Molecular Computation
09:26

DNA-Tethered RNA Polymerase for Programmable In vitro Transcription and Molecular Computation

Published on: December 29, 2021

4.5K

Area of Science:

  • Genomics and Biotechnology
  • Bioethics
  • Intellectual Property Law

Background:

  • The increasing digitization of genomic data, exemplified by George Church's genome nonfungible token (NFT), highlights new avenues for data commercialization.
  • Familial DNA identification is revolutionizing forensic science, enabling the resolution of cold cases but also raising privacy concerns.
  • Current legal and ethical frameworks are being challenged by rapid advancements in genetic technologies and data accessibility.

Discussion:

  • The concept of 'owning' one's DNA is complex, involving biological, personal, and commercial dimensions.
  • The sale of genetic information as NFTs raises questions about consent, control, and the potential for exploitation.
  • The use of familial DNA in law enforcement necessitates a re-evaluation of privacy rights and data sharing protocols.

Key Insights:

  • Genetic data possesses unique characteristics that complicate traditional notions of ownership.
  • The potential for both personal benefit and misuse necessitates careful consideration of governance models for genomic data.
  • Balancing innovation in genomics with individual privacy rights is a critical challenge.

Outlook:

  • Future discussions must address the ethical and legal implications of genomic data commodification and its use in forensics.
  • Developing robust frameworks for genetic data stewardship is essential to ensure equitable access and prevent misuse.
  • The intersection of technology, law, and ethics will continue to shape the future of personal genetic information.