In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

From eye color to dimples, the traits that make us unique are rooted in the fascinating science of genetics. Our genes, inherited from both parents, interact in complex ways to determine our physical ...

Research on Tourette’s indicates that the condition is strongly influenced by inherited genetic factors, with environmental factors also contributing to its development. Tourette syndrome is a ...

Genetics can be challenging, but the right mix of theory, application, and practice transforms it into a subject you can master. From analyzing pedigrees to mapping genes, targeted exercises sharpen ...

Many common mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, are associated with a tendency to internalize problems ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

A new study suggests that the long-standing Mendelian view of genetics has some blind spots.

Pancreatic cancer can remain quiet for years, developing undetected before causing symptoms that lead to a diagnosis. Even ...

In Destiny’s Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, we envisioned a world where every newborn would be screened for genetic risks. We see a future in which the randomness of genetic inheritance ...