Genetics

Genetics deals with the molecular structure and function of genes, gene behavior, patterns of inheritance from parent to offspring, and gene distribution, variation and change in populations. Genes correspond to regions within DNA, a molecule composed of a chain of four different types of nucleotides—the sequence of these nucleotides is the genetic information organisms inherit.

Genetics Stories

Next In Medicine: Predicting Disease Before It Happens [VIDEO]

Predictive medicine searches the genes of healthy people for sickness and disease before it even happens.
Genes Can Determine When Women Have Babies

New research claims science is one step closer to finding genetic variants for human fertility.
Scientists Reveal 'Strongest Evidence Yet' To Explain Schizophrenia

An international team has provided the strongest evidence to date explaining the root cause of schizophrenia.
Sense Of Humor: Either You're Born With It Or You're Not

Your DNA may predict whether you were born with a sense of humor or not.
Ancient Journey Of First Humans Out Of Africa Is Revealed In Our DNA

A review of the human genome has revealed the the exit point during the first great human exodus out of Africa may have been modern-day Egypt.
Autism 'Reversed' By Cleaning Up Cellular Damage: Study

When scientists reversed the cell-level damage caused by a Shank3 genetic mutation, they restored normal behavior in mice with the symptoms of autism.
Understanding How Pain Works From The People Who Feel None

The recent discovery of the genetic mutation responsible for a rare condition in which individuals cannot feel physical pain may open the door to better approaches to pain relief.
Genes (And Money) Influence Who Cheats And Who Stays Faithful

There's a genetic component to bed-hopping; a surprising link exists between specific mutations of a receptor gene for vasopressin and infidelity in women.
Editing Mosquitoes' DNA May Help Control Tropical Disease Spread

Scientists suggest that changing the DNA of mosquitoes to create more males than females may help to control the spread of infectious tropical disease.
What Do Humans Have In Common With Yeast?

By creating genetic human-yeast hybrids, scientists show us how similar we are to other organisms despite a billion years of evolution.
DNA May Predict Whether You're A Natural Born Leader

Are you born to lead? A new study suggests that elements of good leaders' personalities may be genetic.
Nature vs. Nurture: Which One Determines Who You Are?

The debate on nature versus nurture has been settled, and according to science, it's a draw.

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