Extension Learning: How Do We Study Polygenic Traits?
Scientific advances have shown that humans are genetically more similar than they are different. So, where do variations in people’s physical appearance come from? In this text, we'll explore how scientists use quantitative genetics to identify the factors that influence the different physical traits we see among individuals and populations.
Topics
- health equity
- public health
- medical discrimination
- equity
- racism
- inclusion
- diversity
- belonging
- RDEISE
- antiracism
- human genetic diversity
- monogenic traits
- polygenic traits
- quantitative genetics
- skin tone
- genetics