Genetics

Explore the science of heredity and genetic variation through interactive simulations

What is Genetics?

Genetics is the branch of biology that studies heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. It focuses on genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms, examining how traits are passed from parents to offspring through DNA.

Genetics encompasses the study of DNA structure and function, gene expression and regulation, inheritance patterns, genetic mutations, and the relationship between genotype and phenotype. It bridges molecular biology, evolutionary biology, and medicine.

DNA Heredity Genetic Code Variation Mutations

Medical Genetics

Genetics principles guide diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of inherited diseases and genetic disorders.

Genetic Diagnosis Gene Therapy Personalized Medicine

Identification of disease-causing mutations
Carrier screening and prenatal testing
Gene therapy for inherited disorders
Pharmacogenomics for drug selection
Cancer genetics and tumor profiling

Agricultural Genetics

Genetics enables crop improvement, livestock breeding, and development of sustainable agricultural practices.

Crop Improvement Animal Breeding GMO Development

Development of disease-resistant crops
Improved nutritional content in foods
Selective breeding for desirable traits
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Conservation of genetic diversity

Genetics Topics

Explore fundamental and advanced concepts in genetics

Basic Genetics Topics

DNA Structure and Function

Learn about the double helix structure, nucleotide composition, and the role of DNA in storing genetic information.

Double Helix Base Pairing Genetic Code

Mendelian Inheritance

Study the principles of inheritance, including dominant and recessive traits, Punnett squares, and inheritance patterns.

Dominant Recessive Punnett Squares

Gene Expression

Understand how genes are transcribed into RNA and translated into proteins, including regulation mechanisms.

Transcription RNA Processing Translation

Genetic Variation

Explore mutations, polymorphisms, recombination, and how genetic diversity contributes to evolution.

Mutations Recombination Polymorphisms

Population Genetics

Study allele frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and evolutionary forces in populations.

Allele Frequency Hardy-Weinberg Selection

Basic Biotechnology

Learn fundamental techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning for genetic analysis.

PCR Gel Electrophoresis Cloning

Advanced Genetics Topics

Genomics

Explore whole genome sequencing, annotation, comparative genomics, and functional genomics.

Sequencing Comparative Functional

Epigenetics

Study how environmental factors influence gene expression without altering DNA sequence through methylation and histone modification.

Methylation Histone Mods Environmental

Population Genetics

Examine genetic variation within populations, evolutionary forces, and phylogenetic relationships.

Phylogenetics Genetic Drift Gene Flow

CRISPR Technology

Explore innovations in gene editing, including CRISPR-Cas9 systems and their applications.

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Applications

Genetic Disorders

In-depth analysis of hereditary diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and complex genetic conditions.

Chromosomal Complex Traits Screening