Allele: a variant segment of the genetic material. Diploid organisms will have two potential alleles for any particular stretch (gene, sensu latu) of DNA (e.g., a 'normal' and a 'mutant' allele for ...

In Decoding the Language of Genetics, published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, the distinguished geneticist David Botstein offers help and advice to scientists and physicians daunted by the ...

In 2003, genetic scientists exceeded their own expectations and completed mapping the entire human genome 3 years in advance of the projected deadline. It has been a fast climb since Watson and Crick ...

Genetic scientific discoveries made throughout the last decade already have a tremendous influence on health care. Understanding the role genetics plays in health and disease provides the means to ...