The article reviews several books from Lerner Publishing Group's Lightning Bolt Books: What Traits Are in Your Genes? series including "Body Parts: Double-Jointedness, Hitchhiker's Thumb, and More," "Eye Color: Brown, Blue, Green, and Other Hues," and "Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and ...
People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at theAmerican College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session. Rese...
This study identified 69 genetic variants associated with beat synchronization — the ability to move in synchrony with the beat of music. Many of the variants are in or near genes involved in neural function and early brain development. “Rhythm is not just influenced by a single gene — it ...
Some traits you were born with -- your eye color and hair color, for example -- come from your genes. They’re molecules – scientists need a microscope to see them -- that carry information passed down from your parents. It’s called DNA, and most is the same for everybody. But a...
Take skin color, for example. Your genes determine your skin’s color, but for centuries, humans have tried to lighten or darken their skin in an attempt to be more attractive. In the 1800s, white skin was desirable for many Europeans. Skin this color meant that its owner was a member...
The article reviews several books from Lerner Publishing Group's Lightning Bolt Books: What Traits Are in Your Genes? series including "Body Parts: Double-Jointedness, Hitchhiker's Thumb, and More," "Eye Color: Brown, Blue, Green, and Other Hues," and "Hair Traits: Color, Texture, and ...
What do autosomal genes determine? What is gene inheritance in terms of dominant, recessive, sex-linked, and polygenic traits? What is Mendelian genetics? What is the chance of a particular genotype in offspring with a heterozugous mother and homozygous father for a specific trait?
You inherit your blood type the same way you do other traits, from your biological parents. The ABO genes and Rh factors come from your parents, but you won't always have the sameblood typesas your parents, just like you won't always have the same hair oreyecolor as them. ...
Does Nature or Nurture Determine Your Personality? Research has shown that one's genes and their environment are inextricably intertwined, suggesting that both nature and nurture are important. Self Tests 3 min Psychopathy Test Do you show signs of psychopathy? Personality 6 Min Read Are You...
You get inherited traits through genes, which determine every- thing about your body. Eye doctors test for color blindness by showing a picture made up of different colored dots (点). If a person can’t see the picture or number within the dots, he or she may be color-blind. Boys are...