Phrases with «human geneticist»

A human geneticist is a scientist who studies genes, which are small sections of our DNA that determine traits and characteristics. They specifically focus on understanding how genes affect the development and functioning of humans. Full definition

Sentences with «human geneticist»

  • The deCODE whole genomes study is «an amazing piece of work» that «was impossible 5 years ago,» says human geneticist Daniel MacArthur of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who was not involved in the research. (sciencemag.org)
  • ASHG was founded in 1948 as the primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. (genome.gov)
  • An international committee of human geneticists recently voted to change the names of a few human genes because the current, sometimes flamboyant names — like Sonic hedgehog — are either offensive or embarrassing. (discovermagazine.com)
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