Scientists cite negativity holding up development (8)

I believe the answer is:

genetics

(Other definitions for genetics that I've seen before include "Science of heredity" , "The scientific study of heredity" , "Study of inherited characteristics" , "Branch of biology" , "The study of biological heredity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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