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Genetics (from the Greek genno γεννώ= give birth) is the science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms. The word "genetics" was first suggested to describe the study of inheritance and the science of variation by the prominent British scientist William Bateson in a personal letter to Adam Sedgwick, dated April 18, 1905. Bateson first used the term "genetics" publicly at the Third International Conference on Genetics (London, England) in 1906.
Heredity and variations form the basis of genetics. Humans applied knowledge of genetics in prehistory with the domestication and breeding of plants and animals. In modern research, genetics provides important tools for the investigation of the function of a particular gene, e.g., analysis of genetic interactions. Within organisms, genetic information generally is carried in chromosomes, where it is represented in the chemical structure of particular DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules.
Genes encode the information necessary for synthesizing the amino-acid sequences in proteins, which in turn play a large role in determining the final phenotype, or physical appearance, of the organism. In diploid organisms, a dominant allele on one chromosome will mask the expression of a recessive gene on the other.
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@autismtoday If you think Ionized water is your cure for autism, snake oil is out there. Genetics appears the cause. Focus on therapy #asd
BizballMaury (Maury Brown) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:48:38 -0000
@autismtoday If you think Ionized water is your cure for autism, snake oil is out there. Genetics appears the cause. Focus on therapy #asd
@MahadAli oh my... you must have beautiful parents. genetics like woah. #lovely
jervae (jervae) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:33:17 -0000
@MahadAli oh my... you must have beautiful parents. genetics like woah. #lovely
Tim Lincecum: The Real Freak Is His Mechanics: It's all in the mechanics. It's not in the genetics. If it were .. http://bit.ly/ZWmGO
BR_SFGiants (Bleacher Report) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:32:01 -0000
Tim Lincecum: The Real Freak Is His Mechanics: It's all in the mechanics. It's not in the genetics. If it were .. http://bit.ly/ZWmGO
@TampaBarbie Well him plus genetics.
MrWillieWillPR (Will Harmon) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:17:42 -0000
@TampaBarbie Well him plus genetics.
When genetics is ruled out, ball will be back in WC's hands
mdworkerscomp (Workers Comp) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:14:07 -0000
When genetics is ruled out, ball will be back in WC's hands
i feel like i'm dating my genetics book as i drag it everywhere with me and sleep next to it every night.
sonyams (Sonya S.) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:13:45 -0000
i feel like i'm dating my genetics book as i drag it everywhere with me and sleep next to it every night.
Association of Clinical Cytogeneticists - Professional organisation for training, competencies, research, standards of proficiency and ethics in clinical cytogenetics. Includes information about activities and meetings.
British Society for Human Genetics - Independent body representing professionals working in research, and providing services to the public. Features news of activities, events and careers information.
Clinical Genetics Society - Association for doctors and other professionals involved in the care of individuals and families with genetic disorders. Profile with information about events and training.
Clinical Molecular Genetics Society - Aims to promote the science of testing through training, education, research, data-collection and quality schemes. Features laboratory information and best practice guidelines.
Human Genetics Commission - Governmental advisory body on how new developments in human genetics will impact on people and on health care. Includes topic resources on issues covered.
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