This video from National Geographic outlines some basic concepts in genetics for the layperson, as well as how people, or more specifically, Gregor Mendel began to work in this field of study using ...

DNA is the chemical that codes for proteins which determine our physical traits. This molecule is a double coil connected by cross pieces (called bases). There are four bases that can vary in sequence ...

This is the first certificate offered by the genetics department, and one of the only STEM-focused certificates at the ...

Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that are located inside every human cell. The DNA inside each cell is tightly coiled in structures called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a ...

Have you ever wondered why your best friend loves cilantro while you think it tastes like soap? Or why your sibling can’t stand brussels sprouts but you find them irresistible? The answer lies in your ...

Americans are excited and optimistic about genetics and its emerging health applications, per a new survey. As genetics and genomics knowledge expands rapidly throughout research, medicine, and ...