Variation in the number of CGG repeats in the FMR1 gene at the bottom of the X chromosome can lead to increased levels of mRNA or decreased levels of protein—both conditions that cause disease.

Advances in genetics in recent years has revealed that many apparently exclusive pairs in fact sometimes mate with individuals other than their partner, but social monogamy is widespread.

Genetics is the branch of science concerned with genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It seeks to understand the process of trait inheritance from parents to offspring, including ...

Maternal inheritance, polyplasmy, heteroplasmy and the threshold effect are the fundamental differences between mitochondrial and Mendelian genetics. In the past 13 years, more than 100 point ...

Content will cover aspects from cancer-associated genes and genetic risk, to exploiting genetics to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. Download this infographic to learn more about the role of ...

In this article, we will explore how advances in genetics and liquid biopsy can be exploited to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment. Download this infographic to learn more about the role of ...