Genetic
adjective
Related to genes or heredity.
She has a genetic disorder that affects her ability to walk.
Often appears as...
- genetic disorder
- genetic variation
adjective
Caused or controlled by genes.
The color of your eyes is largely a genetic trait.
Often appears as...
- genetic trait
- genetic characteristics
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Academic
adjective
Involving science about how genes work and are transmitted.
He is studying genetic engineering at university.
Often appears as...
- genetic engineering
- genetic research
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Academic
adjective
Related to genes or heredity.
She has a genetic disorder that affects her ability to walk.
Often appears as...
- genetic disorder
- genetic variation
adjective
Caused or controlled by genes.
The color of your eyes is largely a genetic trait.
Often appears as...
- genetic trait
- genetic characteristics
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Involving science about how genes work and are transmitted.
He is studying genetic engineering at university.
Often appears as...
- genetic engineering
- genetic research
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Heredity Matters
Indicates traits or disorders passed down through family lines.
Their genetic similarities are because they're twins.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Contagious
Genetic conditions are inherited, not caught from someone else.
His genetic condition isn't something you can catch.
Pro Tip 3/3Family Health History
Knowing family health can hint at genetic predispositions.
The doctor asked about my family's genetic history.
Pro Tip 1/3Heredity Matters
Indicates traits or disorders passed down through family lines.
Their genetic similarities are because they're twins.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Contagious
Genetic conditions are inherited, not caught from someone else.
His genetic condition isn't something you can catch.
Pro Tip 3/3Family Health History
Knowing family health can hint at genetic predispositions.
The doctor asked about my family's genetic history.
Pro Tip 1/3Heredity Matters
Indicates traits or disorders passed down through family lines.
Their genetic similarities are because they're twins.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Contagious
Genetic conditions are inherited, not caught from someone else.
His genetic condition isn't something you can catch.
Pro Tip 3/3Family Health History
Knowing family health can hint at genetic predispositions.
The doctor asked about my family's genetic history.
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What is obesity? - Mia...
With chronic malnutrition being the norm for most of human history, genetics evolved to favor fat storage. So when did body fat become problematic? The negative impacts of being overweight were not even noted in medical literature until as late as the 18th century. Then, technological advances coupled with public health measures
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How stress affects your...
The pups of negligent moms had the opposite outcome, and so became more sensitive to stress throughout life. These are considered epigenetic changes, meaning that they effect which genes are expressed without directly changing the genetic code. And these changes can be reversed if the moms are swapped.
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The psychology of...
you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism.
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How does asthma work? -...
Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors
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What would happen if you...
studies show that chronically sleeping fewer than six hours a night increases stroke risk by four and half times compared to those getting a consistent seven to eight hours of shuteye. For a handful of people on the planet who carry a rare inherited genetic mutation,
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What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
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Genetics 101 PIPE National...
Genetics is the study of heredity. The expression of traits and how they are passed from generation to generation. For thousands of years, humans have observed this inheritance of traits and implemented their knowledge
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
We want to help nourish the growing population without further destroying the environment. I believe this is the greatest challenge of our time. Now, genetic modification is not new;
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The United Genomes...
practical sense of all the available genetic data are from eighty percent of the world's population and only ten percent of all the available genetic
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Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
now our rarest carnivore many scientists and conservation groups have been working hard to ensure the wildcat's genetic
Video examples
What is obesity? - Mia...
With chronic malnutrition being the norm for most of human history, genetics evolved to favor fat storage. So when did body fat become problematic? The negative impacts of being overweight were not even noted in medical literature until as late as the 18th century. Then, technological advances coupled with public health measures
Video examples
How stress affects your...
The pups of negligent moms had the opposite outcome, and so became more sensitive to stress throughout life. These are considered epigenetic changes, meaning that they effect which genes are expressed without directly changing the genetic code. And these changes can be reversed if the moms are swapped.
Video examples
The psychology of...
you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism.
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
Inhalers are known to be very effective, and have helped many people live better lives. Although we've come a long way in improving how we treat and diagnose asthma, we still don't know its exact causes. We currently believe that a combination of genetic and environmental factors
Video examples
What would happen if you...
studies show that chronically sleeping fewer than six hours a night increases stroke risk by four and half times compared to those getting a consistent seven to eight hours of shuteye. For a handful of people on the planet who carry a rare inherited genetic mutation,
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
Video examples
Genetics 101 PIPE National...
Genetics is the study of heredity. The expression of traits and how they are passed from generation to generation. For thousands of years, humans have observed this inheritance of traits and implemented their knowledge
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
We want to help nourish the growing population without further destroying the environment. I believe this is the greatest challenge of our time. Now, genetic modification is not new;
Video examples
The United Genomes...
practical sense of all the available genetic data are from eighty percent of the world's population and only ten percent of all the available genetic
Video examples
Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
now our rarest carnivore many scientists and conservation groups have been working hard to ensure the wildcat's genetic
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Quote examples
Jack Horner
American Scientist
Right now people are interested in genetic engineering to help the human race. That's a noble cause, and that's where we should be heading. But once we get past that - once we understand what genetic diseases we can deal with - when we start thinking about the future, there's an opportunity to create some new life-forms.
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James Cameron
American Director
I was always fascinated by engineering. Maybe it was an attempt maybe to get my father's respect or interest, or maybe it was just a genetic love of technology, but I was always trying to build things.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
You're not a product of your nature. That is your genetic makeup or your nurture, the things that have happened to you. Of course those things affect you powerfully, but they do not determine you.
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Jeffrey Eugenides
American Novelist
If you talk to geneticists they are constantly finding that your genes are being switched on and off because of the environment. Genes alone do not determine an exact path in your life.
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Justin Kurzel
Australian Director
The idea that you're made up of the people that come before you and you somehow have some kind of conscious dialog with your genetics - I think it's really deep and interesting stuff.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
Truth is, I have been scared of birds since I was a little girl. I think it's genetic because my mom shares this fear with me.
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.
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Brad Pitt
Actor
I'm one of those people you hate because of genetics. It's the truth.
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Mehmet Oz
Turkish Entertainer
Your genetics load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger.
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Craig Venter
American Scientist
You can't have life without the genetic code.
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Jack Horner
American Scientist
Right now people are interested in genetic engineering to help the human race. That's a noble cause, and that's where we should be heading. But once we get past that - once we understand what genetic diseases we can deal with - when we start thinking about the future, there's an opportunity to create some new life-forms.
Quote examples
James Cameron
American Director
I was always fascinated by engineering. Maybe it was an attempt maybe to get my father's respect or interest, or maybe it was just a genetic love of technology, but I was always trying to build things.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
You're not a product of your nature. That is your genetic makeup or your nurture, the things that have happened to you. Of course those things affect you powerfully, but they do not determine you.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Eugenides
American Novelist
If you talk to geneticists they are constantly finding that your genes are being switched on and off because of the environment. Genes alone do not determine an exact path in your life.
Quote examples
Justin Kurzel
Australian Director
The idea that you're made up of the people that come before you and you somehow have some kind of conscious dialog with your genetics - I think it's really deep and interesting stuff.
Quote examples
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
Truth is, I have been scared of birds since I was a little girl. I think it's genetic because my mom shares this fear with me.
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
A solid foundation in genetics is increasingly important for everyone.
Quote examples
Brad Pitt
Actor
I'm one of those people you hate because of genetics. It's the truth.
Quote examples
Mehmet Oz
Turkish Entertainer
Your genetics load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger.
Quote examples
Craig Venter
American Scientist
You can't have life without the genetic code.
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