Courtney Griffin explains how two people with the exact DNA and similar upbringing can turn out very different despite nature and nurture. Learn about how different enzymes can turn a…

Go on another journey with Tim and Moby to discover the laws of heredity! Go back to the time of Gregor Mendel and learn about his research with pea plants!

What is DNA? Take a journey with Tim and Moby as they show you the world of DNA. Learn about all of the concepts in the world of genetics!

Throughout history and human evolution, there have been different versions of humans that existed together. The fact is we are still changing! Juan Enriquez discusses the possibility …

Dolly was the first cloned mammal to ever survive and live for six years! Find out in this video the process it takes to make a clone and the history behind Dolly!

Without Gregor Mendel's contribution to the field of genetics, scientists might have never discovered the concept of genes and heredity. See how Mendel experimented with the pea plant…

Although we might look different from one another, we are actually quite similar. In fact, scientists have discovered that we are 99.9% similar! So that 0.1% difference is all it take…

Did you know gene pharming is used to change an animal's DNA by splicing in a DNA from another species? Learn about all of the cool different recombinant products that can be created …

Did you know that Cri-du-Chat literally means "cry of the cat" ? Learn how this disorder is caused simply by the deletion of a miniscule part of a chromosome.

In this interview of Nadine Rayes learn how to trace your family lineage back to its roots! Learn all of the basics of DNA and how it has been helpful to find lost family members!

Dr. James Watson is responsible for discovering the double helix structure of DNA and laying the foundation for modern genetics! At the age of 82, he is still not done with his resear…

When a certain disease runs in your family it means that you are at risk for getting the disease. Learn how knowing about genetics can protect and prevent you from having the disease/…

What does it exactly mean when a gene has been discovered to cause a certain medical condition such as cancer? Learn how mutations and malfunctions in a certain gene code can cause ma…

One of the most studied concepts in the field of genetics is mutation. A mutation is a permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene. Find out more about mutations from this article!

In March 2003, the outbreak of a new disease termed Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome spread invoking havoc and panic in its path! Find out how scientists discovered this new strain a…

Did you ever think that we would be able to modify different types of food to meet specific nutritional needs? Imagine a tomato that has been designed to contain potent cancerfighting…

Did you know that a mutation in one of your chromosomes (the 21st chromosome) causes Down Syndrome?  About 1 in every 800 babies born in the United States have Down Syndrome.  Read th…

Did you know that there's a disease that makes your normal red blood cells look like doughnuts?  It's one of the more prevalent diseases in Africa.  It's important to increase you awa…

Many archaeological artifacts protected by federal and state laws, are sometimes stolen and sold for personal gains by people called "pot hunters." Find out how genetic information is…