With their colorful splotches of fur, calicos are some of the most easily recognized cats. However, calico is not a breed, ...

This discovery not only reveals a communication system between parental alleles but also points to potential therapeutic strategies for diseases associated with haploinsufficient genes. Have you ever ...

As a result, the same combination of alleles is transmitted all together to the next generation. These genetic units, called “supergenes,” have so far been found in ants, butterflies ...

By connecting Mendel’s groundbreaking research with observable genetic phenomena, the film serves as an informative resource for understanding the fundamental principles that govern heredity.

The ABO gene on chromosome 9 helps determine which blood type you have. You inherit two copies (alleles) of this gene — one from each parent. This gene has three possible alleles — A ...

All eggs contain one X chromosome. Half of sperm contain one ... Only in very rare cases a female will have two recessive alleles and be a sufferer. Affects nerve cells in the brain, leading ...