Genetics at Wisconsin You have your mother's eyes and your
father's nose... How is it that humans or individuals of any
other species tend to resemble their close relatives more than
unrelated individuals? This question has always fascinated
curious observers, but only after Mendel's discovery of the
basic laws of inheritance have we been able to study the
transmission of genes, the hereditary factors. Since Mendel's
discovery, genetics has changed from a science in which
geneticists studied the transmission of genes in a relatively
few plants and animals to one which occupies a central position
in the biological sciences. Does Genetics Fit Your Interest? Do
you have a sharp mind and imagination? Do you have a special
kind of curiosity that makes you eager to uncover hidden
relationships? Are you looking for a career exploring the edges
of today's scientific knowledge? If so, a major in Genetics may
be just what you are looking for. Putting Genetics to Work The
Laboratory of Genetics is the oldest and one of