Ever wondered why you react a certain way in stressful situations or why certain emotions hit you harder than others? Well, a lot of it can be traced back to your folks. While you might think you're ...

Most people know that inherited traits between generations is a genetic process, but a new study says other inheritable mechanisms may exist. Scientists at the University of Toronto studying the ...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed you have your dad’s smile or maybe a quirky habit like sneezing in bright sunlight? Your father’s genes play a big role in making you who you are, ...

Zebrafish are a popular model for studying biological activity. As they are transparent, it is easy to monitor any physiological changes and measure their effects. Adding to this, young zebrafish are ...

The human genome may have been sequenced, but we are still learning about how it works. One of the features of the genome scientists are still deciphering is epigenetics, which refers to the various ...

I look like my mom. If you saw us together, there'd be no denying we're related. On the other hand, I act a LOT like my dad. My feet (and mouth) often move faster than my brain, and I tend to talk a ...

Rare genetic traits are features that are uncommon within the general population. They can lead to different observable features or to rare physical abilities. Rare genetic traits are typically ...

In this episode, Dr. Tina Lasisi walks us through how we genetically inherit skin color. Have you ever been convinced that you’re adopted because your parents have a radically different skin color?

Engineers, like evolution, are tinkerers. Few vehicles showcase how one car can spread into multiple roles quite like ...

One of the fundamental rules of inheritance states that different alleles (gene copies) of a trait, such as sex, are ...

Engineers, like evolution, are tinkerers. Few vehicles showcase how one car can spread into multiple roles quite like ...