Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. [1][2][3] It is an important branch in biology because heredity is vital to organisms' evolution. Gregor Mendel, a …

Dec 8, 2025 · Some examples of genetic or inherited disorders include cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, and sickle cell disease. Unlike genetic disorders that are inherited from …

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

Oct 27, 2025 · Genes, DNA, and chromosomes make up the human genome. Learn the role they play in genetics, inheritance, physical traits, and your risk of disease.

Dec 19, 2025 · A genetic mutation is an alteration in the genetic code found in DNA. Mutations can be harmful, neutral, or helpful and play a role in evolution.

Dec 19, 2025 · We know that the genes we're born with contribute to the risk of psychiatric disorders during our lifetimes, and a new study shows there is significantly more biological …

Explore the fundamentals of genetics - everything from an introduction to more complex topics like molecular biology and gene mapping.

Dec 15, 2025 · Current genetic analysis tools can estimate whether a mutation is harmful, but they cannot determine the type of disease it might cause. V2P fills that gap by using advanced …

Dec 16, 2025 · The findings suggest that some shared genetic factors play a role very early in brain development during the fetal stages of life, while others could have a greater influence …

Dec 10, 2025 · Analysis of more than one million people shows that mental-health disorders fall into five clusters, each of them linked to a specific set of genetic variants.