The Synthesis of "gene variation"

Discover alleles, the different versions of a gene that determine our unique traits like eye color and blood type. Learn how they shape who we are.

An explainer on genetic mutations, which are changes in DNA sequence that drive evolution and can sometimes cause disease.

Discover gene flow: the transfer of genetic material from one population to another. Learn how it impacts evolution and genetic diversity.

Discover the gene pool: the total genetic diversity within a population. Learn why it's crucial for evolution, conservation, and human health.

Discover genetic drift, the random change in gene frequencies in a population. Learn how this key evolutionary force shapes life's diversity.

Explore genetics, the study of genes and heredity. Understand how traits are passed down and why this field is revolutionizing medicine and our lives.

Discover meiosis, the special cell division that creates sex cells and introduces the genetic variation essential for life and evolution.

Discover allele frequency, a key concept in population genetics that measures how common a gene variant is within a population.

Discover the power of a dominant allele in genetics. Learn how this single gene variant expresses its trait over its recessive counterpart.

Explore genes, the fundamental units of heredity inside our DNA. Learn how they build our bodies, influence health, and power modern science.