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50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know Mark Henderson

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know By Mark Henderson

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know by Mark Henderson


Summary

A fascinating and accessible introduction to the key ideas of genetics

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know Summary

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know by Mark Henderson

In recent years knowledge of our genetic code has changed our understanding of life on Earth. New genetic technologies are transforming the way we live and promise treatments for otherwise incurable diseases. But these advances are also generating controversy, particularly surrounding issues such as cloning and designer babies.
In 50 Genetics Ideas, Mark Henderson distils the central ideas of genetics in a series of clear and concise essays. Beginning with the theory of evolution, and covering such topics as the genome and how nature and nurture work together, he not only illuminates the role of genes in shaping our behaviour and sexuality, but also the very latest, cutting-edge developments in gene therapy and artificial life. Accessible and informative, 50 Genetics Ideas is a timely introduction to this young and ground-breaking strand of science.

About Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson is Science Editor of The Times. He takes a particular interest in genetics and reproductive medicine, including IVF, PGD and Stem Cell Research. He lives in London.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Classical Genetics: The theory of evolution; The laws of inheritance; Genes and chromosomes; The genetics of evolution; Mutation; Sex. Molecular Biology: Genes, proteins and DNA; The double helix; Cracking the code of life; Genetic engineering. The Genome: Reading the genome; The human genome; Lessons of the genome. Nature and Nurture: Genetic determinism; Selfish genes; The blank slate; Nature via nurture. Genes and Disease: Genetic diseases; Gene hunting; Cancer; Superbugs. Sex, History and Behaviour: Behavioural genetics; Intelligence; Race; Genetic history; Genetic genealogy; Sex genes; The end of men?; The battle of the sexes; Homosexuality. Genetic Technologies: Genetic fingerprinting; GM crops; GM animals; Evo-devo; Stem cells; Cloning; Cloning people; Gene therapy; Genetic testing; Tailor-made medicines; Designer babies; Brave new worlds; Genes and insurance; Gene patenting. The New Genetics: Junk DNA; Copy number variation; Epigenetics; The RNA revolution; Artificial life; No such thing as normal. Glossary. Index.

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GOR009382204
9781847246714
1847246710
50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know by Mark Henderson
Used - Like New
Hardback
Quercus Publishing
2009-04-02
208
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