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  1. Genetics - Wikipedia

    Genetic processes work in combination with an organism's environment and experiences to influence development and behavior, often referred to as nature versus nurture. The intracellular or …

  2. Genetics | History, Biology, Timeline, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 1, 2025 · Genetics, study of heredity in general and of genes in particular. Genetics forms one of the central pillars of biology and overlaps with many other areas, such as agriculture, medicine, and …

  3. A Brief History of Genetics - World History Encyclopedia

    6 days ago · Genetics is the study of how genes are transmitted across generations, which includes the genetic information that produces an individual's traits, physical characteristics, and diseases. This …

  4. GENETICS 101 - Understanding Genetics - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 8, 2009 · This chapter provides fundamental information about basic genetics concepts, including cell structure, the molecular and biochemical basis of disease, major types of genetic disease, laws …

  5. Genetics Basics | Genomics and Your Health | CDC

    May 15, 2024 · Genes are specific sections of DNA that have instructions for making proteins. Proteins make up most of the parts of your body and make your body work the right way. You have two …

  6. Introduction to genetics - Basic Biology

    Aug 31, 2020 · Genetics is a field of biology that studies how traits are passed from parents to their offspring. The passing of traits from parents to offspring is known as heredity, therefore, genetics is …

  7. Genetics - National Human Genome Research Institute

    1 day ago · Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of inheritance, including the interplay of genes, DNA variation and their interactions with environmental factors.

  8. Genetics - MedlinePlus

    MedlinePlus Genetics provides information about the effects of genetic variation on human health. Learn about genetic conditions, genes, chromosomes, and more.

  9. Welcome to the UNC Department of Genetics | Department of Genetics

    3 days ago · Our graduate programs train students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists prepared to pursue careers focused in genetics and genomics working in academic science, …

  10. Genetic Counseling and Testing - Cone Health

    During your appointment at the Cone Health Cancer Center, a genetic counselor will review your family history and talk to you about the chance for having an inherited cancer syndrome run in your family.