Genetic research involves investigating genes, heredity patterns, genetic variations, mutations, and their impact on traits or diseases. It aims to understand how genetic information is passed down through generations.
Think about genetic research as unraveling the secrets hidden within our DNA blueprint. Just like detectives analyze clues to solve a mystery case file, genetic researchers analyze genes to uncover valuable insights about inherited traits or diseases.
Genomics: The study of an organism's entire genome, including the interactions between genes and their environment.
Genetic Engineering: The manipulation of an organism's genetic material to introduce desired traits or modify existing ones.
Epigenetics: The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.
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