UAB genetic counseling students partnered with Lister Hill Library to bring an interactive H.E.A.L.T.H. Lab to Alabaster, ...

After a cancer diagnosis, patients often have many questions, not only about their treatment but also about what the ...

From eye color to dimples, the traits that make us unique are rooted in the fascinating science of genetics. Our genes, inherited from both parents, interact in complex ways to determine our physical ...

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

From Mendel’s pea plants to modern genomics, genetics can be complex — but AI tutors are making it easier to master. These tools adapt to a learner’s pace, guide problem-solving, and create ...

Research on Tourette’s indicates that the condition is strongly influenced by inherited genetic factors, with environmental factors also contributing to its development. Tourette syndrome is a ...

In Destiny’s Child No Longer: Rewriting Genetic Fate, we envisioned a world where every newborn would be screened for genetic risks. We see a future in which the randomness of genetic inheritance ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge that affects more than 800 million people worldwide. 1 CKD can be caused by a variety of disease processes. Many causes are difficult to ...

A MAJOR genomic study has uncovered dozens of new genetic signals linked to endometriosis, offering fresh insight into the ...

In people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the immune system shuts down the body's ability to make the hormone insulin, ...