Genetics/Experts
| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
Sophia JaneU.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/15/2009 |
I can answer basic questions related to heritable diseases, and moderate level questions regarding genetics and biology in general. Please, no questions on what your future children will look like. I will happily answer questions regarding the inheritance of hair or eye colour, genetic diseases, genetic traits, etc..., but anything phrased as "I look like X and my partner look like Y; what will our baby look like?" will be sent to the question pool. |
Recent Answers
2009-11-13 eye color:
Hello Cathy, Your right to be confused having heard so much contradictory advise! Thank you very much for the family history of phenotypes that you gave. Eye colour is actually determined by more
2009-11-11 Cleft chins on newborns.:
Hello Sakeinya, Yes it is entirely possible. There are two genes responsible for a cleft chin. One of those genes determines the indentation whilst the other allows first gene to actually be read.
2009-11-07 DNA:
Hi Jim, Fantastic question! There isn't actually a correct answer as of yet, still highly debated. Firstly, at the ends of every chromosome is a section of so called "junk" DNA referred to as
2009-11-06 Chin dimple & rolling tounges:
Hi Candece, I can understand where the doubt is coming from and this is a much asked question. Firstly, genetics is a lot more complex than what is taught in schools and shown on TV which is why these
2009-11-03 question please:
I'm trying hard not to reach any conclusions on whom is telling the truth ect and I'm a little worried regarding giving you advice that may influence your choice of actions. I think it is safe to say
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