The field of Genetics is relatively young compared to some other scientific disciplines, but its history is rich with exciting discoveries related to genes, genetic variation, and heredity. Its origins as a formal scientific discipline can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when Gregor Mendel performed his groundbreaking work studying inheritance in pea plants. Fast forward to the present day, and you will discover that scientists have more recently been exploring new ways to apply their knowledge of the vast amount of genetic data that is produced from sequencing the entire genome of many different organisms. The goal of this cluster is to expose learners to topics spanning the field of genetics, from Mendel’s landmark studies to modern-day applications. Learners can examine the structure of chromosomes, study how cells divide, and explore both Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance. New discoveries are being made all the time in the field of Genetics. Soon, we’ll be adding new pathways to the Genetics cluster so learners can expand their understanding of this field. Stay tuned!