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Heredity

Research in a genomics lab

Genomics Resources

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Resource page including articles and career profiles related to genomics.

Calico cat

The Science Behind the Calico Cat's Colours

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The patchwork fur colour of Calico and tortoiseshell cats is an interesting case of genetics, heredity and sex-linked traits.

Red-haired woman

The Chemistry of Redheads

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Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.

Great tits eat from a bird feeder

Natural Selection in Your Backyard

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A study on bird feeders and beak sizes shows how an everyday human activity can affect the evolution of another species.