Gregor Mendel was a monk who discovered patterns of inheritance. Charles Darwin, a distractable dropout, revealed the driving force behind evolution.
Both men made these monumental discoveries without any knowledge of genetics. Now we know that genetics and evolution are a dynamic duo.
Join me in this new Suite101 topic where we’ll explore genetics, evolution and their extraordinary power to sculpt life.
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DNA Gene Mutations & Evolution
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A mutation is an alteration of a gene's DNA sequence that can result in changes to the protein that the mutated gene codes for. more...
Hereditary & Somatic DNA Mutations
In: Classic Genetics
There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization. more...
What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation?
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A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation. more...
Genetic Disorders & DNA Sweeps
In: Human Genetics
Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases. more...
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Genetics Chromosome Terminology
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Teilhard de Chardin: Man's Future
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Bat Mating System and Brain Size
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Pre-Darwinian Evolutionary Theory
Resistant Bacteria and Artificial Selection
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