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Scherer, Stewart

 
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Synopsis

Although the human genome has been sequenced, it can be difficult to find answers to seemingly simple questions about its characteristics. How many genes are there? Which genes are commonly associated with genetic diseases? How many DNA-binding proteins, mobile elements, or kinases are present? What are the major differences between human proteins and those of other species? This convenient handbook, written in question-and-answer format, allows researchers and teachers alike access to basic facts about the human genome. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. DNA and Chromosomes; 3. Genes; 4. RNA; 5. Proteins; 6. Translation and Protein Modification; 7. Gene Families; 8. Mobile Elements and Rearranging Genes; 9. Polymorphisms; 10. Comparative Genomics.

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Although the human genome has been sequenced, it can be difficult to find answers to seemingly simple questions about its characteristics. How many genes are there? Which genes are commonly associated with genetic diseases? How many DNA-binding proteins, mobile elements, or kinases are present? What are the major differences between human proteins and those of other species? This convenient handbook, written in question-and-answer format, allows researchers and teachers alike access to basic facts about the human genome. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. DNA and Chromosomes; 3. Genes; 4. RNA; 5. Proteins; 6. Translation and Protein Modification; 7. Gene Families; 8. Mobile Elements and Rearranging Genes; 9. Polymorphisms; 10. Comparative Genomics.

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