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50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know

Hardcover

Published: 2nd April 2009
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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 The Author

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.

Classical geneticsThe blank slateGM cropsThe theory of evolutionNature via nurtureGM animalsThe laws of inheritanceGenes and diseaseEvo-DevoGenes and chromosomesGenetic diseasesStem cellsThe genetics of evolutionGene huntingCloningMutationCancerCloning peopleSexSuperbugsGene therapyMolecular biologySex, history and behaviourGenetic testingGenes, proteins and DNABehavioural geneticsTailor-made medicinesThe double helixIntelligenceDesigner babiesCracking the code of lifeRaceBrave new worldsGenetic engineeringGenetic historyGenes and insuranceThe genomeGenetic genealogyThe new geneticsReading the genomeSex genesGene patentingThe human genomeThe end of men?Junk DNALessons of the genomeThe battle of the sexesCopy number variationNature and nurtureHomosexualityEpigeneticsGenetic determinismGenetic technologiesThe RNA revolutionSelfish genesGenetic fingerprintingArtificial lifeNo such thing as normal

ISBN: 9781847246714
ISBN-10: 1847246710
Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know Series
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 208
Published: 2nd April 2009
Dimensions (cm): 20.0 x 17.0  x 2.0
Weight (kg): 0.53