Genetics

Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of getting a certain disease) from parents to offspring.
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Genomics involves the study of genes, genetics, inheritance, molecular biology, biochemistry, biological statistics and incorporates the knowledge of advanced technology, computer science and mathematics.

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Global trials could save lives by changing treatment procedure for cancer in the future

Global trials could save lives by changing treatment procedure for cancer in the future

Study uncovers novel mechanisms underlying plant immunity against major root disease

Study uncovers novel mechanisms underlying plant immunity against major root disease

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

DNA study sheds light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Newborn genome sequencing project identifies unanticipated disease risks

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

UVA scientists discover a key determinant of multiple sclerosis risk

UVA scientists discover a key determinant of multiple sclerosis risk

Axol Bioscience collaborates with StrataStem to deliver stem cell based ‘clinical trial in a dish’ for Alzheimer’s disease

Axol Bioscience collaborates with StrataStem to deliver stem cell based ‘clinical trial in a dish’ for Alzheimer’s disease

Participation in physical activity should be promoted in those with high genetic risk of type two diabetes

Participation in physical activity should be promoted in those with high genetic risk of type two diabetes

Spinal neural circuit dysfunction mediates movement symptoms in dystonia

Spinal neural circuit dysfunction mediates movement symptoms in dystonia

Researchers characterize the expression of cardiac proteins during embryonic heart development

Researchers characterize the expression of cardiac proteins during embryonic heart development

Study shows positive effects of volunteering on the health and well-being of young people

Study shows positive effects of volunteering on the health and well-being of young people

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

SickKids scientists shine light on the complex genetics that underlie blood pressure regulation

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

HUG inaugurates a psychiatric care center for children and young adults

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Cure Mito Foundation releases the first-of-its-kind online resource about Leigh syndrome

Cure Mito Foundation releases the first-of-its-kind online resource about Leigh syndrome

New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

New pangenome reference could deepen our understanding of human biology and disease

Study improves the genetic knowledge of human eyebrow appearance

Study improves the genetic knowledge of human eyebrow appearance

New insights into the importance of microglia in controlling anxiety-related behaviors

New insights into the importance of microglia in controlling anxiety-related behaviors

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney

Freiburg researchers gain new insights into metabolic processes in the kidney