Genetics 101

AvMichael Windelspecht

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

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What should the average person know about science? Because science is so central to life in the 21st century, science educators and other leaders of the scientific community believe that it is essential that everyone understand the basic concepts of the most vital and far-reaching disciplines. Genetics 101 does exactly that. This accessible volume provides readers - whether students new to the field or just interested members of the lay public - with the essential ideas of genetics using a minimum of jargon and mathematics. Concepts are introduced in a progressive order so that more complicated ideas build on simpler ones, and each is discussed in small, bite-sized segments so that they can be more easily understood.Genetics 101 provides readers of all levels a brief introduction for understanding a science that is so essential to the advancement of science today. It covers: Genetics as a science, The applications of genetics, including developmental genetics and behavioral genetics, Genetics counseling, and other ways in which genetics impacts our lives. The future of the science of genetics, including genetically modified organisms, cloning, and transgenicsA glossary and sources for further research complete this handy resource.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-05-01
Mått:161 x 240 x 16 mm
Vikt:493 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Science 101
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780313333811

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Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

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Michael Windelspecht is Assistant Professor of Biology at Appalachian State University. He is the author or co-author of numerous works for Greenwood, including The Digestive System and The Lymphatic System in the Human Body Systems series.

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"Windelspecht begins this comprehensive overview with the early history of genetics, focusing primarily on the experiments of Gregor Mendel in the 19th century and Thomas Hunt Morgan in the early 20th. Subsequent chapters build on readers increasing understanding of the material, expertly cross-referencing information explained earlier....The title covers hot topics like gene therapy, including the use of viral vectors, enzyme replacement, and germ line therapy; it also discusses DNA fingerprinting and genetic engineering, and briefly touches on stem cells. The black-and-white illustrations are helpful in explaining mathematical concepts or experimental procedures." - School Library Journal