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What makes every person unique? Part of the answer is in our genes. A gene is a basic unit of heredity, the means by which traits get passed from one generation to the next, and genetics is the study ...

Our parents play a significant role in shaping our lives. Beyond the genes they pass on, we inherit a treasure trove of habits, traits, and behaviours that are often concealed beneath the surface.