top-banner
Medicover Genetics
|
Blog
|
All about genetics

Basics of Genetics

Medicover Genetics Editorial Team |
November 04th 2021

Our team enjoyed putting together this infographic to introduce you to the basics of genetics. This is the first infographic of our series that will contain information on complex topics in a simplified and easy-to-follow manner, which is integral to our purpose of empowering people to use genetic testing for their health and well-being!

Topics covered in this infographic

  • What is genetics?
  • What is DNA?
  • What are genes and chromosomes?
  • What is the human genome?
  • What are genetic variations?
Download image Download

Infographics

Share:

Related articles

Genetics of blood type: inheritance and compatibility

About 118.54 million blood donations are collected worldwide [1, WHO]. Knowing your blood type is important for medical reasons, e.g. if yo..

Genetics can influence the time that ADHD is first diagnosed and its persistence into adulthood

ADHD is primarily a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children. However, about two-thirds of those affected will continue to have the c..

Health risks for people with red hair

In a previous article (Red hair: it’s in your genes), we discussed melanin (made by melanocytes) and the two types of melanin involved in..

Related articles

Genetics of blood type: inheritance and compatibility

About 118.54 million blood donations are collected worldwide [1, WHO]. Knowing your blood type is important for medical reasons, e.g. if yo..

Genetics can influence the time that ADHD is first diagnosed and its persistence into adulthood

ADHD is primarily a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children. However, about two-thirds of those affected will continue to have the c..

Health risks for people with red hair

In a previous article (Red hair: it’s in your genes), we discussed melanin (made by melanocytes) and the two types of melanin involved in..

Latest articles

Two epigenetically distinct types of obesity identified

Scientists have discovered two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong implications f..

Genetics of blood type: inheritance and compatibility

About 118.54 million blood donations are collected worldwide [1, WHO]. Knowing your blood type is important for medical reasons, e.g. if yo..

Genetics can influence the time that ADHD is first diagnosed and its persistence into adulthood

ADHD is primarily a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children. However, about two-thirds of those affected will continue to have the c..

Latest articles

Two epigenetically distinct types of obesity identified

Scientists have discovered two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong implications f..

Genetics of blood type: inheritance and compatibility

About 118.54 million blood donations are collected worldwide [1, WHO]. Knowing your blood type is important for medical reasons, e.g. if yo..

Genetics can influence the time that ADHD is first diagnosed and its persistence into adulthood

ADHD is primarily a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children. However, about two-thirds of those affected will continue to have the c..

OUR NETWORK