Basics of Genetics

Put Your RNA Knowledge to the Test

DNA may grab most of the attention, but another nucleic acid is also available - RNA. Find out how much you know about this major macromolecule in our fun and insightful RNA quiz.

All About Proteins: Structure, Function, and Uses

Proteins are one of the major building blocks of life, without which there would be no life as we know it. Want to brush up on your knowledge of proteins? These articles will give you an insight into how and where proteins are made, what they do,...

Fun Genetics Quiz : How Much Do You Know?

Since Crick and Watson's discovery the world has gone DNA crazy. Have you kept up with developments, with the science of the times? Or do you know more about your jeans than your genes?

Research Tools Used in Genetics

Just ten years removed from the sequencing of the entire human genome, we have entered a golden era of genetics. Indeed, genetic discoveries are being made at a furious pace in laboratories throughout the world. Read on to learn about common, important...

Birth Order and Language Development

Birth order and its impact on a child's personality and development has been the subject of study since 1874. Researchers agree that there are links between birth order and language development, although they differ on how those links play out with...

The Mendelian Genetics of Sedum Plants

The preliminary study of the Mendelian genetics of Sedum plants is one of the less popular experiments of Mendel. His discoveries laid the foundation for his more popular pea experiments. Because of the observations from the hybridization of Sedum, he...

What Are Oncogenes?

Oncogenes are mutant forms of normal human genes which, if not regulated, can trigger a cell to grow and divide uncontrollably. The formation of tumors, and the cancer that results, usually require multiple mutations. Some will be oncogenes, which activate...

The Roles of Genetics and the Limbic System in Aggression

There have been several studies that clearly demonstrate the role of genetics and the limbic system in aggression. Although the subject of aggression can be quite complex in human beings, this information will hopefully shed light on the limbic system...

An Overview of the Microarray Technique in Genetic Studies

Scientists today are conducting genetic studies using microarray technique. The main advantage of this technology is that scientists can study thousands of genes at a time. Learn more about this technology, its application and limitations.

Origin and Phylogeny of Vultures

How are the various vultures of the world related to each other? This article explains with phylogenetic trees (like family trees, only with species instead of individuals).