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Gregor Johann Mendel, considered by many the ‘father of modern genetics’, was born 200 years ago, on 20 July 1822. In commemoration of this milestone, this Nature Collection brings together articles that explore the origins of genetics and reflect on Mendel’s legacy, which continues to shape the field to this day.