The sym- in sympathy means together or at the same time and is the same Greek prefix that one finds in synonym, symmetry, and symposium (originally, an occasion for getting together and drinking). Empathy emphasizes the notion of projection.
Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. It is generally considered a field of biology, but it intersects frequently with many of the life sciences and is strongly linked with the study of information systems.enetics is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. It is generally considered a field of biology, but it intersects frequently with many of the life sciences and is strongly linked with the study of information systems.
Corina Din-Lovinescu: I am a program analyst in the Office of Population Genomics Office at NHGRI. Most geneticists have a PhD in genetics or a field related to genetics, such as molecular biology, cellular biology, or epidemiology. Other geneticists may have a medical degree, such as an MD, or a master's degree in a field such as genetic counseling.