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Genes and DNA

A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications

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Buch | Hardcover
224 Seiten
2004
Columbia University Press (Verlag)
978-0-231-13012-7 (ISBN)
124,70 inkl. MwSt
Covers various aspects of contemporary biology including gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering and fundamental concepts. This book discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics including cloning and genetic diseases, and, the many applications of genetics to the world.
Covering newsworthy aspects of contemporary biology-gene therapy, the Human Genome Project, DNA testing, and genetic engineering-as well as fundamental concepts, this book, written specifically for nonbiologists, discusses classical and molecular genetics, quantitative and population genetics-including cloning and genetic diseases-and the many applications of genetics to the world around us, from genetically modified foods to genetic testing. With minimal technical terminology and jargon, Genes and DNA facilitates conceptual understanding. Eschewing the organization of traditional genetics texts, the authors have provided an organic progression of information: topics are introduced as needed, within a broader framework that makes them meaningful for nonbiologists. The book encourages the reader to think independently, always stressing scientific background and current facts.

Charlotte K. Omoto is professor of cell biology and genetics in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. Paul F. Lurquin is professor of genetics in the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University. He is the author of The Green Phoenix: A History of Genetically Modified Plants; High Tech Harvest: Understanding Genetically Modified Food Plants; and Origins of Life and the Universe.

Preface: Why Is Genetics Important? 1. What Are Genes? Try This at Home: Extract DNA from Vegetables in Your Kitchen 2. Inheritance of Single-Gene Traits 3. Mendelian Traits in Humans Try This at Home: Pedigree Game 4. From Genes to Phenotype Try This at Home: DNA Replication, Transcription, and Translation Game 5. Using Bacteria as Protein Factories 6. Genetically Modified Plants 7. When Things Go Wrong 8. Mutagens, Teratogens, and Human Reproduction 9. Linkage and Mapping: Gene Discovery Try This at Home: Independent Assortment of Chromosomes and the Making of a Unique Individual Try This at Home: Explore Genetics Databases 10. Genetics of Populations and Genetic Testing 11. Survival of the Fittest? Try This at Home: Demonstrations of the Effects of Small Population Size 12. Nature Versus Nurture 13. Genetically Modified Animals and the Applications of Gene Technology for Humans Appendix A. Internet Resources Appendix B. Glossary of Scientific Names of Organisms Appendix C. Glossary of Human Genetic Diseases Appendix D. Glossary of Terms

Erscheint lt. Verlag 7.4.2004
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Informatik Weitere Themen Bioinformatik
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Genetik / Molekularbiologie
ISBN-10 0-231-13012-0 / 0231130120
ISBN-13 978-0-231-13012-7 / 9780231130127
Zustand Neuware
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