what is the type of scientist called that researches DNA and what type of degree do you have usually have?

Question

*do THEY usually hav e.

as in what field and what level. example:

masters in biology.

Answer 1

A lot of different scientists are interested in DNA. Some are interested in the genetic sequence (those would be called geneticists). Some are interested in the binding of proteins to DNA (calling themselves variously biochemists, biophysicists, and molecular biologists). Some are interested in DNA binding to various drugs and call themselves chemists (organic, physical, bioinorganic). Others investigate the electrical properties of DNA and consider themselves analytical chemists or biophysicists. There are groups of physicists who study DNA for its unique structural and conductive properties.

Scientists studying DNA may have a B.A., B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. (or M.D., although most scientist researchers are not M.D.'s as the practice of medicine is itself typically a fulltime job). Basically, DNA is an elegant but complex molecule, and the scientists who study it form a broad group of people from many disciplines.

Answer 2

A DNA scientist.

Maybe a masters of science degree with emphases in DNA analysis.

Answer 3

Geneticist. I would assume that most of them have their PhD in Biology (generalized or specialized) or their MD.