Genetics
Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation, developed significantly beginning in the 19th century and foundational to modern biology.
Beginning with careful observations of pea plants in a monastery garden, this scientific field has grown into a foundational discipline explaining how traits pass between generations of every living thing.
Studying Genes and Heredity
Genetics is the scientific study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation among living organisms.
Developed from 19th-Century Foundations
Genetics developed significantly from 19th-century foundational research, including early studies of inherited traits in plants.
Foundational to Modern Biology
Genetics has become foundational to modern biology, informing fields ranging from medicine to agriculture to evolutionary science.
Enabling Modern Genetic Technologies
Genetics has enabled significant modern technologies, including genetic testing, gene therapy, and advanced tools like CRISPR gene editing.
