Geneticist


A geneticist is the biologist who studies genetics, the science of genes, heredity, as well as variation of organisms. A geneticist can be employed as a scientist or a lecturer. Geneticists may perform general research on genetic processes or imposing genetic technologies to aid in the pharmaceutical or & agriculture industries. Some geneticists perform experiments in model organisms such(a) as Drosophila, C. elegans, zebrafish, rodents or humans and analyze data to interpret the inheritance of biological traits. A geneticist can be a scientist who has earned a PhD in genetics or a physician who has been trained in genetics as a specialization. They evaluate, diagnose, and afford patients with hereditary conditions or congenital malformations, genetic risk calculations, and mutation analysis, as well as refer patients to other medical specialists. The geneticist carries out studies, tests and counsels patients with genetic disorders.

Careers


Geneticists can form in many different fields, doing a set of jobs. There are numerous careers for geneticists in medicine, agriculture, wildlife, general sciences, or many other fields.

Listed below are a few examples of careers a geneticist may pursue.