Scientists say genes aren't the only factors driving evolution. In fact, one change is affecting human life quicker than ever ...

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 ...

The recent findings on consanguinity rates in Sri Lanka by Dr. Thurairajah’s team, as reported in The Sunday Times, have ...

The field of genetics has evolved rapidly in recent years, however early understanding of inheritance patterns began much ...

The study of epigenetics has undoubtedly emerged as one of the hottest fields of research over the past decade. Interest in epigenetics has arisen as researchers endeavor to reveal the underlying ...

Baldness is primarily influenced by genetics, with the AR gene on the X chromosome inherited from the mother playing a role ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex condition with rising global prevalence. Research indicates it stems from a blend of ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is inherited without leading to speciation.