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Genetics

Serious Science via YouTube

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Explore a comprehensive video series on genetics covering diverse topics from genome annotation and medicine to behavioral genetics and evolutionary adaptations. Delve into the intricate relationships between genes and environmental factors, including sunlight exposure and its impact on human health. Investigate the genetic basis of intelligence, educational achievement, obesity, and diabetes through expert lectures. Discover the fascinating world of mitochondrial genetics and its role in aging processes. Examine the genetics of wild mice behavior and color adaptation to understand evolutionary mechanisms. Learn about cancer-causing genes and their implications for human health. Uncover insights from twin studies and explore the field of paleogenetics. Gain a deeper understanding of genetic diversity in humans and its significance in modern scientific research.

Syllabus

Genes and Sunlight — Steve Jones / Serious Science.
Genome Annotation — Tim Hubbard / Serious Science.
Genes and the Environment — Steve Jones / Serious Science.
Genome Medicine — Tim Hubbard / Serious Science.
Educational Achievement and Intelligence Robert Plomin.
Genetics and Education Michael Thomas.
Genetics and Intelligence Robert Plomin.
Genetics and Education Michael Thomas.
Genetics and Intelligence Robert Plomin.
Behavioral Genetics Robert Plomin.
DNA and Behavioral Genetics - Robert Plomin.
Genetics of Obesity and Diabetes - Nick Wareham.
Steve Jones — Genetics of the Nature.
Genetics of Wild Mice Behavior - Hopi Hoekstra.
Mitochondrial Genetics of Aging - Konstantin Khrapko.
Genetics of Color Adaptation - Hopi Hoekstra.
Cancer-causing Genes — Justin Stebbing / Serious Science.
Genes and the Environment — Steve Jones / Serious Science.
Genes and Sunlight — Steve Jones / Serious Science.
Twin Studies — Tim Spector.
Paleogenetics - Steven Benner.
Genetic Diversity in Humans — Steve Jones / Serious Science.

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