Behavior and Genetics: Fresh Take

  • Explain the nature vs. nurture debate
  • Understand the basics of genetic variation
  • Describe how the environment can influence or interact with genetics

Nature vs. Nurture

Watch this video to learn about the nature vs. nurture debate and how the environment can interact with our genetics to shape our traits:
You can view the transcript for “Nature vs Nurture | Genetics | Biology | FuseSchool” here (opens in new window).

Genetics and the Environment

Watch this video to learn about epigenetics, which is one of the ways our environment shapes our traits by affecting our genetics:

You can view the transcript for “What is epigenetics? – Carlos Guerrero-Bosagna” here (opens in new window).