Spina bifida, a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord, will be the topic of discussion in a public forum Wednesday, July 14, at The Health Museum of Houston. The ...

It is often difficult to advocate for the importance of gene inheritance and transmission. After all, why should anyone care about Mendelian genetics? Mendel did excellent work, but his research was ...

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 ...

Q: How do genetics affect a person’s risk of getting breast cancer? A: Genetics can help diagnose breast cancer. In fact, some mutations elevate the risk of developing breast cancer to almost 100%.

SAN FRANCISCO — When it comes to thinking about inheritances, both baby boomers and older Americans say money's not everything. Instead, baby boomers say their parents' personal keepsakes, family ...