Although eye color is usually modeled as a simple, Mendelian trait, further research and observation has indicated that eye color does not follow the classical paths of inheritance. Eye color ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is among the best studied and most common autosomal recessive disorders. Although CF is often described as a simple Mendelian trait, the clinical variability seen among patients ...

A study by researchers from The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and the Queensland Institute of Medical Research is the first to prove conclusively that there is no ...

Why are some genes dominant? Such as those for brown eyes over blue eyes, or so I am led to believe. Or do they actually blend in some way? Here's what science has to say: In the 19th century, ...

Why did some people develop the ability to curl their tongues, but not everyone? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with ...

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. This study was aimed at exploring the causal relationships of four sarcopenia-related traits (appendicular lean mass, usual walking ...