Genetics for Dummies - Couverture souple

Robinson, Tara Rodden

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764595547 ISBN 13 : 9780764595547

Editeur : Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2005

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764595547
• ISBN 13: 9780764595547
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible