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  1. Genetics Basics | Genomics and Your Health | CDC

    May 15, 2024 · Genetic changes that occur in the other cells in the body (known as somatic cells) do not get passed on to a person's children. Genetic changes happen when new cells are …

  2. Genetics | History, Biology, Timeline, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 14, 2025 · 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, …

  3. Genetics - Wikipedia

    Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms. [1][2][3] It is an important branch in biology because heredity is vital to organisms' evolution.

  4. What Is Genetics? - National Institute of General Medical ...

    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 …

  5. The Basics of Genetics Explained: A Beginner's Guide

    Dec 20, 2023 · A beginner's guide to understanding and learning about genetics in a simple and accessible way.

  6. Help Me Understand Genetics - MedlinePlus

    Learn more about genetics in this introduction to topics related to human genetics, including illustrations and basic explanations of genetics concepts.

  7. Understanding Human Genetics - sciencenewstoday.org

    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. …