Complex traits do not follow the restrictions of dominant and recessive like monogenes do, instead they have variations. With these traits each organism can show a different version of the same gene. A simple example would be eye color, if we follow the logic that genes cannot be complex then each person on earth would … Continue reading Complex Traits Blog
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It’s All Greek to Me: Genetics Edition case study
GMOs
GMO or Genetically Modified Organism is a term used to describe an organism whose dna has been manipulated by humans to have certain traits. This goes beyond breeding for certain traits to physically implanting specific genes into organisms DNA from other organisms. USDA Approves GMO Arctic Apples Despite Opposition. (2015, February 13). Retrieved October 1, … Continue reading GMOs
What Darwin Never Knew by NOVA
Darwin Day Celebration – Darwin Day. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2015. This movie opened my eyes to the reality of evolution and the possibilities of mapping our genes. The science that is possible with all of this knowledge is dumbfounding. Soon it seems we will be able to prevent any genetic disease and even … Continue reading What Darwin Never Knew by NOVA
Identifying Traits of Autosomal Diseases
Autosomal recessive and dominant diseases have been a part of our genetic makeup for as long as we have had a genetic make up. Yet they have only recently become part of our understanding our bodies. Though scientists used to state that our traits where what god wanted and there were no rime or reason … Continue reading Identifying Traits of Autosomal Diseases