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Robinson, Tara Rodden

 
9780764595547: Genetics For Dummies
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ISBN 10: 0764595547 ISBN 13: 9780764595547
Editorial: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2005

Sinopsis

This title reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases. Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics. Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes ...and even clone cats. Discover: what geneticists do; how traits are passed on; how genetic counseling works; the basics of cloning; the role of DNA in forensics; and, the scoop on the Human Genome Project.

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Acerca del autor

Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD, completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetics at Auburn University and is currently an Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University.

De la contraportada

Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases

Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics

Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats.

Discover

  • What geneticists do
  • How traits are passed on
  • How genetic counseling works
  • The basics of cloning
  • The role of DNA in forensics
  • The scoop on the Human Genome Project

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Editorial
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0764595547
ISBN 13 
9780764595547
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
384
Contacto del fabricante
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