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Genetics is the branch of science that deals with how you inherit physical and behavioural characteristics, including medical conditions.
Articles for Genetics
Facts
Each cell in the body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. One chromosome from each pair is inherited from your mother and one is inherited from your father.
Genetic testing and counselling
Read about genetic testing, which can be used to find out if a person is carrying a specific altered gene (genetic mutation) that causes a particular medical condition.
Introduction
Read about genetics, the branch of science that deals with how you inherit physical and behavioural characteristics, including genetic and inherited medical conditions.
