DNact

IF YOU KNEW NOTHING ABOUT DNA
As soon as you started reading a Code,
you began to know about DNA

Author: Dr. William Theaux - Editor: Leona Termini-Theaux

DNA codes rule the biology of living cells. Located in the nucleus of these minute organisms, DNA rules the internal affairs of the cells, as well as the intercellular relations, and adaptations, within their environment. These codes are composed of intricated articles called genes.

The schema shows a cell and its nucleus where the dna (i.e. series of genes) stands as a series of code articles. In relation with reproduction and memory necessities, the series are double-checked, as the double-helix model shows.

Generally, those series are arranged into chromosomes, which illustrate the principle of global systems in genetic pools, and can be shown as a series of genes closing in on itself.

The same DNA, within each nucleus, rules cells, organs, and organisms. Correlatively, variations of DNA specify different organisms (as well as their organs and cellular make ups), and different species.

So, what is special about DNA ?

While DNA may be seen as a STRUCTURE which is very close to an IDENTITY - thus raising moral issues such as cloning - it has a remarkable cultural quality. Furthermore, it already shows comparable biological qualities.

DNA codes are also self sustaining. Parts of a DNA code from a father and a mother, respectively assemble to constitute and rule over the organism of their offspring. Once this heredity is acknowledged, such duration of the DNA through succeding generations justifies the practice of conservation. This can help children, grandchildren and further descendents , to understand their evolutionary development, control any mutations, overcome hereditary pathologies, and participate in the progressive humanization of the ecosystem , etc...
The gene analysis of a relative who suffers from heart or brain malfunctions, or diseases such as cancer, will be greatly helped if he can trace these traits in the DNA of his familial antecedants which showed equivalent pathologies (by direct genetic engineering or bacterian engineering for production of hormones, specific proteins etc...).

DNA is also remarkable as one of the largest molecular living systems. It is also the most stable and resistant.

Archeological artifacts, which are thousands of years old, have still kept significant track of their DNA, in spite of very poor conservation conditions. It is therefore a strong invitation for considering simple procedures, which will save excellent quality samples for future generations.

Description of simple DNA Conservation

CYBEK markets an easy and secure DNA Extraction and Conservation Kit .

a)Extraction from saliva with a sterile swab will guarantee an easy and personal DNA sampling.

b)Its appropriate solution containing fixative, ethyl, will stabilize and conserve the intact sample for centuries.

c)Its solid inert container with secure closure will provide a safe and practical way to store the DNA sample.
Instructions and a transparent plastic bag accompany the kit for the purpose of adding small documents and/or personal Wills.
Eventually, a complete long term storage will only require a safe place for the container, preferably at room temperature, and avoidance of radiations and excess of light exposures.

The step further regards the Social issue since communities, and even families, have not always proven to be constant caretakers in preserving the memory of others. One may want to consider the social setup which may offer the best guaranty for a long term management of DNA samples in regard to the Will of the deceased owner - for this purpose, CYBEK provides DNAGroups .

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