In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, ...

Anthropological genetics investigates the interplay between human genetic variation and cultural, social and historical contexts. It examines how patterns of DNA diversity inform biogeographic ...

The human gut microbiome comprises trillions of microorganisms whose composition and functional capacities are shaped by a dynamic interplay with the host’s genetic blueprint. Variants in host genes ...

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

The heart and brain are among the earliest and most metabolically demanding organs in human development. Though historically studied in isolation, both ...