The characteristics of an organism emerge through complex interactions of its genetic make-up and the effects of the environment. This article discusses this terminological distinction in genetics - ...

A new study analyzing the association between an individual's genetics (genotype) and their observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of genetics and the environment (phenotype), ...

Northwestern University biophysicists have developed a new computational tool for identifying gene combinations underlying complex illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and asthma. Unlike single-gene ...