Welcome to the Genetics Society, dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of Genetics.

Founded as a Learned Society in 1919, our membership includes most of the UK's active professional geneticists, and is open globally to anyone with an interest in genetics.  

Our Publications

The journal Heredity is the official publication of The Genetics Society. We produce a newsletter twice a year.

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Genetics Shambles

Presented by The Cosmic Shambles Network in association with The Genetics Society and The Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath

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Awards

Every year the genetics Society awards various named Medals and, in conjunction with The University of Birmingham, The Sir Kenneth Mather Memorial Prize.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Genetics Society, dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of Genetics.

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