Genetic Research

Definition

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.

Related terms

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.