Genetics for Dummies - Brossura

Robinson, Tara Rodden

 
9780764595547: Genetics for Dummies

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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

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Informazioni sull?autore

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.

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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

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

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9788126506675: Genetics for Dummies Chromosome DNA by T. R. Robinson (2005-08-02)

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  8126506679 ISBN 13:  9788126506675
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