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social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > physical/biological anthropology > human genetics
... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > animals > evolution > human genetics
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > organisms > animals > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > society > evolution > human genetics
social science subjects > sociology > anthropology > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > government and politics > politics > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > politics > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > business and management > organization studies > organization studies encyc > organizational power, politics, and conflict > politics > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > politics > evolution > human genetics
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > religious thought > evolution > human genetics

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human genetics  

Definition

  • Human genetics is the study of the inheritance of epi-genetic traits among humans, notably but not exclusively traits of medical interest. The overarching goal of human genetics is to apply knowledge of human heredity to a better understanding of diversity in development and adaptation as “nature is nurtured.” Another central goal of human genetics is the public health function of reducing dysgenetic burdens on individuals, families, and society at large. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Genetics, Human]

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