Title Genetics for dummies / by Tara Rodden Robinson

Edition Second edition Published Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., [2010] ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 366 pages) : illustrations Series --For dummies --For dummies. Contents pt. I. The lowdown on genetics: just the basics. What genetics is and why you need to know some -- Basic cell biology -- Visualize peas: discovering the laws of inheritance -- Law enforcement: Mendel's laws applied to complex traits -- Differences matter: the genetics of sex -- pt. II. DNA: the genetic material. DNA, the basis of life -- Replication: copying your DNA -- Sequencing your DNA -- RNA: DNA's close cousin -- Translating the genetic code -- Gene expression: what a cute pair of genes -- pt. III. Genetics and your health. Genetic counseling -- Mutation and inherited diseases: things you can't change -- Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer -- Chromosome disorders: it's all a numbers game -- Treating genetic disorders with gene therapy -- pt. IV. Genetics and your world. Tracing human history and the future of the planet -- Solving mysteries using DNA -- Genetic makeovers: fitting new genes into plants and animals -- Cloning: you're one of a kind -- Giving ethical considerations their due -- pt. V. The part of tens. Ten defining events in genetics -- Ten hot issues in genetics -- Ten hard-to-believe genetics stories Summary A practical guide that gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries in genetics, in easy-to-understand terms. You'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes-- and even clone cats! Notes Print version record Subject Genetics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Human genetics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Medical genetics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. Form Electronic book ISBN 0470634464 (electronic bk.) 0470634480 (electronic bk.) 1118269276 (electronic bk.) 9780470634462 (electronic bk.) 9780470634486 (electronic bk.) 9781118269275 (electronic bk.) (paperback) (paperback)

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