In agriculture, genetics is the basis for breeding new, disease-resistant varieties of plants and livestock. In the biotechnology industry, genetics underpins the evelopment of new food products and industrial processes. In forensic science, genetic tests have become an important component of criminal investigations. In medicine, geneticists may conduct research into the molecular basis of genetic diseases. In conservation biology, genetics is essential in assessing breeding programs for endangered species.
Geneticists often engage in team work with other scientists and laboratory staff.
They are employed by government research organisations and private companies, as well as universities and hospitals. They may pursue academic careers in combination with continuing research work. Genetics is an area of specialisation offered in the Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne. I know the most about it. I do an experiment and if it works that's another new thing I know about it.