Epigenetics
The Study Of Heritable Changes In Gene Expression That Do Not Involve Alterations To The Dna Sequence.

Differentiation
The Process By Which Unspecialized Cells Become Specialized In Structure And Function.

Stem Cell
An Undifferentiated Cell Capable Of Giving Rise To Specialized Cell Types Through Differentiation.

Cloning
The Process Of Producing Genetically Identical Copies Of A Cell, Organism, Or Gene.

Gene Therapy
A Technique That Uses Genetic Engineering To Treat Or Prevent Disease By Altering Genes In A Patient Cells.

Recombinant DNA
Artificially Created Dna Formed By Combining Genetic Material From Different Organisms.

Genetic Engineering
The Direct Manipulation Of Dna In An Organism To Alter Its Traits, Often Using Recombinant Dna Techniques.

Carrier
An Organism That Possesses A Genetic Disorder Allele Without Showing Symptoms, Often Identified Through Pedigrees.

Genetic Disorder
A Condition Caused By Abnormalities In Genes Or Chromosomes, Often Identified Through Pedigrees.

Pedigree
A Chart Showing The Inheritance Of Traits Across Generations In A Family, Useful For Tracking Genetic Disorders.