9780233005928: DNA

Synopsis

The Compact Guide: DNA provides a fascinating look at the world of the double helix and examines who we are, how we're wired, and how we repair ourselves. With information on so-called "junk" DNA, how our genes evolved, heritability, the genetics of neuroscience, viruses, disease and what happens when things go wrong, this is a beautiful, visual journey through the polymer chain.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Kat Arney has appeared on the highly successful podcast Naked Scientists for the past decade, and produces and presents Naked Genetics. She also co-presents the national BBC Radio 5Live Science show. According to BBC America she is one of the "Top Ten Brits who make science sexy." Kat's last book was Herding Hemingway's Cats: Understanding How Our Genes Work. She holds a PhD in developmental biology from Cambridge University. See katarney.wordpress.com.

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The Compact Guide: DNA provides a fascinating look at the world of the double helix and examines who we are, how we're wired, and how we repair ourselves. With information on so-called "junk" DNA, how our genes evolved, heritability, the genetics of neuroscience, viruses, disease and what happens when things go wrong, this is a beautiful, visual journey through the polymer chain.

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