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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

    3 days ago · 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

    Dec 8, 2025 · 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 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 …

  5. What Is Genetics? - National Institute of General Medical Sciences

    Apr 8, 2024 · Genetics is the study of genes and heredity—how traits are passed from parents to children through DNA. A gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building one or …

  6. Genetics - National Human Genome Research Institute

    2 days 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.

  7. Genetics: From DNA to Intelligence - Cogn-IQ

    Dec 4, 2025 · Genetics is the branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. The field was founded in the mid-19th century by Gregor Mendel, whose …

  8. Genetics 101 • Genetic Support Foundation

    Genetic, or hereditary, conditions can be passed down in a family in many different ways: We have over 20,000 genes in our bodies, and each gene performs a very specific job. Some genes determine our …

  9. Genetics: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Mar 31, 2024 · Genetics is the study of heredity, the process of a parent passing certain genes to their children. A person's appearance -- height, hair color, skin color, and eye color -- is influenced by genes.

  10. Understanding Human Genetics

    Jul 26, 2025 · Understanding human genetics is like holding a mirror to our biological soul. It tells us where we come from, how we grow, why we get sick, and even how we might be healed. The …