Genetics

Genetics is the scientific study of how heredity works. It involves the study of genes, chromosomes and DNA, and how they influence traits such as physical features, behavior and disease vulnerability. By studying genetics, we can gain insight into the causes of many diseases and understand how we are related to each other – both on an individual level, and in terms of the human species as a whole. Genetics has many practical applications, such as the development of treatments for genetic disorders, the assessment of risk for genetic diseases and the improvement of agricultural production through the use of genetic engineering.