A History of Genetics

From the beginning of life and the initiation of the primary living cell on Earth, that is, about one billion years ago, if the principle of inheritance did not rule, the possibility of passing the information form that simple cell to the next, and hence the continuation of life, could not be achieved. Thoughts and beliefs of pioneers scientists, writers and poets, after the Great Ferdowsi, a poet whose verses clearly show the awareness of the people in heritability of appearance and ethical features, until now, have been extensively expressed, repeatedly. In this article, it has been tried to gather some information from documented writings, such as, research articles and theses, published from 250 years ago. 35 people of the most effective pioneers in producing data in genetics and anthropology, have been selected and introduced. Also, Iranian pioneers who have been in good services in the field of genetics, have been mentioned. Finally, references have been made to obligatory cases for referring to genetic clinic, counseling, genetic tests, such as prenatal screening, amniocentesis, CVS, ultrasonography during pregnancy.