Unanswered Questions - Genetics

What causes eye color in animals?

We Found a Bunch of New Eye Color Genes | SciShow News Links to an external site.

Could Blue Eyes Be in Danger of Extinction? Links to an external site.

Eye Color | Cleveland Clinic Links to an external site.

How do traits get so many different variations? 

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Are all variations caused by mutations?

Genetic variation, gene flow, and new species | California Academy of Sciences Links to an external site.

Mutations (Updated) | Amoeba Sisters Links to an external site.

How would the parent's chromosomes be split with twins? (Alternative: How do the chromosomes of twins compare to each other?)

Types of Twins Beyond Identical or Fraternal: 6 Rare Types of Twins [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Secret Twin You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) - Kayla Mandel Sheets [TED-Ed] Links to an external site.

How did different breeds come into existence?

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Why are things like pugs, chihuahuas, or dachshunds called dogs when they look nothing like each other?

Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox [Minute Earth] Links to an external site.

How Are New Dog Breeds Created? [Seeker] Links to an external site.

Can allergies be genetic? Why or why not?

What Causes Food Allergies? [Seeker] Links to an external site.

%$?# Allergies! [Be Smart] Links to an external site.

Cat Allergy [Reading] Links to an external site.

What causes types of physical disabilities?

Down Syndrome, Causes, Signs, and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment [Medical Centric] Links to an external site.

Genetic Disorders | NIH [Website - Text] Links to an external site.

Genetic Disorders | Cleveland Clinic Links to an external site.

Inherited Genetic Disorders | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchool Links to an external site.

What happens if you are born with fewer [or more] chromosomes?

Inherited Genetic Disorders | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchool Links to an external site.

Why Y Chromosomes Won’t Be Around Forever [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Can flamingos be a color other than pink? Why or why not?

Why Are Flamingos Pink? [SciShow] Links to an external site.

How does genetics affect color in Siamese cats?

The Delightful Mutation Behind Siamese Cats [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Do genetics affect the mind [brain] of someone? Why or why not?

PsychENCODE - The brain's molecular architecture [National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)]
Links to an external site.

Genetic Superheroes and Brains on LSD [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Genetic Brain Disorders | NIH [Website - Text] Links to an external site.

How many variations of DNA are there? Are they infinite?

What can DNA tests really tell us about our ancestry? - Prosanta Chakrabarty [TED-Ed] Links to an external site.

What’s in the 4% of our DNA that makes us different from chimps? [SciShow]

Genetic variation, gene flow, and new species [California Academy of Sciences] Links to an external site.

Are We All Related? [Be Smart] Links to an external site.

Variation | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchool Links to an external site.

Can diseases be placed back into chromosomes? Why or why not?

The Viruses That Shaped Humanity [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Changing DNA in a Cell With No DNA: Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Engineers Made Fake DNA To Fix Genetic Disorders [Seeker] Links to an external site.

What happens if the "gene pool" gets too limited [inbreeding]?

Are We All Related? [Be Smart] Links to an external site.

Inbreeding | Biomolecules | MCAT | Khan Academy Links to an external site.

Can plants get STI's (sexually transmitted infections)? Why or why not?

Tracking STDs in Plants [Amherst College] Links to an external site.

The Concept of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Plants: Definition and Applicability [Oikos | Nordic Ecological Society] Links to an external site.

How did plants evolve separately from animals?

Explaining the Tree of Life | BBC Earth Links to an external site.

Myths and misconceptions about evolution - Alex Gendler [TED-Ed] Links to an external site.

Which Came First - Flowers or Bees? [Be Smart] Links to an external site.

Can you make a cell from the basic "ingredients"?

Scientists Create Artificial Cells That Mimic Living Cells’ Ability to Capture, Process, and Expel Material [NYU] Links to an external site.

How Close Are We to Harnessing Synthetic Life? [Seeker] Links to an external site.

Creating Artificial Life [SciShow] Links to an external site.

Can you extract DNA from hair? Where can you find DNA?

Beethoven's Hair: Unlocking Ludwig's DNA [Cambridge University] Links to an external site.

Hair [Minnesota Department of Public Safety] Links to an external site.

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