Problems of Genetics

"Problems of Genetics" by William Bateson is a scientific exploration into the budding field of genetics in the early 1900s. The book studies the basic ideas of how traits are passed down and how creatures differ, all through experiments pioneered by Mendel. Bateson examines the connection between genetics and how living things change over time, arguing that understanding variation and heredity is key to understanding evolution itself. Bateson highlights the need for strict exploration to understand what has been blurry in the past when he introduces the importance of the study. By using Mendel's rediscovered work, Bateson pushes for a deeper dive into genetics, believing that careful study of variation can reveal the basic features of life, this sets the scene for a discussion on genetics and evolutions.