Faculty of Science
Department of Genetics

What is Genetics?

Genetics is the study of the causes and consequences of inherited differences among individuals. It encompasses the molecular, cellular, organismal and populational levels over time spans ranging from a 20-minute bacterial division to 4 billion years of evolution.

Announcements

Bachelor of Science 2008 & Onwards

Course Advice for 2008-2010

VCE Biology Workshops July/Aug 2008 - fully booked for 2008.

News

Flying the flag for life

Variation is genetic key to survival

War on bollworms good news for farmers

As the climate keeps changing, some species may have one last chance to adapt

Next Seminar
"Poriferan (sponge) genomics and insights into the origin and evolution of the pan-metazoan developmental genetic toolkit."
Bernard M. Degnan
Tuesday 29th July 2008 at 12.30pm.
Venue: Lower Theatre, ILFR.