r/genetics↗
Genetics, genes, and genomes
For discussion of genetics research, ethical and social issues arising from genetics and its applications, genetics career questions, etc.
146k subscribers180 posts / mo in Sep 2026155 authors / mosince 2008
r/genetics has 146k members (+10% over the last 12 months). It gets about 180 posts a month from 155 people. Top topics: Engineering and Biomedical Sciences, Red Hair Color Discussions and Gut Microbiome Health.
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Engineering and Biomedical Sciences0.3%
- Red Hair Color Discussions0.3%
- Gut Microbiome Health0.2%
- Biotech Career Advice0.2%
- Antibiotic Resistance0.2%
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- Nature
- ScienceDirect
- Doi
- Wiley
- CDC
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