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Genetics is the science of variation and heredity in living organisms. Through genetics and modern science, individuals are now able to find out if they are predisposed to certain conditions, find out if an unborn baby may have certain diseases, or plan their own families based on genetic information.

Fast Facts:

• --The study of genetics began with the work of Gregor Mendel in the mid-nineteenth century.
• --It is estimated there are 20,000-25,000 genes in the human genome.
• --A DNA molecule is a twisted ladder-like stack of building blocks call nucleotides.
• --There are four types of DNA nucleotides: adenine, cystosine, guanine and thymine, or A, C, G and T for short.
• --The sequence of nucleotides in DNA is used by cells to produce specific sequences of amino acids, creating proteins a correspondence known as the genetic code.

Top 5 Resources on Genetics

• The University of Utah: Learn Genetics: The Basics and Beyond
• Wikipedia: Genetics
• The Tech Museum of Innovation: Understanding Genetics
• Human Genome Project Information: Genetic Primer
• University of Texas: An Explanation of the Genetic Code

5 Latest Headlines on Genetics

• More Genetics News from Google

What are Diseases and Conditions Associated with Genetics

• Medical Genetics, University of Kansas Medical Center: Genetic and Rare Conditions
• Genetic Home Reference: Genetic Conditions
• The University of Utah: What are Genetic Disorders?
• National Human Genome Research Institute: Specific Genetic Disorders
• Wikipedia: List of Genetic Disorders
• March of Dimes: Late-Appearing Defects | Chromosomal Abnormalities

Wisdom, Personal Experiences, and Blogs about Genetics

• Free Association: Nature Genetics Blog
• Live Science: What's Your Genetic Literacy Score?
• Eye on DNA: How Will it Change Your Life?
• Topix: Genetics Forum
• International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination Forums: Genetic Forums
• The Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Kids with Rare Genetic Defects Find Solace in Each Other

Research and Organizations on Genetics

• National Human Genome Research Institute: Human Genome Research
• National Public Health Genomics: Research and Education of Genomics
• Genome Alliance: Advocacy for Genetic Research
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Research of Neurological Disease
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Research of Human Development
• Chromosome Deletion Outreach: Education, Advocacy, Information & Support of Those Affected by Rare Chromosome Disorder

Scientific Articles and Journals on Genetics

• Journal of the American Medical Association: Genetics
• PubMed Central : Genetics
• Google Scholar: Genetics

Clinical Trials on Genetics

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Genetic Disease, Inborn
• CenterWatch: Genetics

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