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Genetics: The study of the structure and function of genes and the transmission of genes from parents to offspring.

Cytogenetics: The study of the physical appearance of chromosomes.

Behavioral Genetics: The study of genes that may influence behavior.

Microbial Genetics: The study of genes and gene function in bacteria, archaea, and other microorganisms. Often used in research in the fields of bioremediation, alternative energy, and disease prevention.

Quantitative Genetics: The study of the genetic basis of traits, usually explained in terms of the interaction of a group of genes with the environment

Population Genetics: The study of variation in genes among a group of individuals.

Molecular Genetics: The study of macromolecules important in biological inheritance.

Substitution: A type of mutation in which one base is substituted for another.

Risk Communication: The exchange of information to increase understanding of health risks.

Privacy: In genetics, the right of people to restrict access to their genetic information.