Genetics For Dummies
(Sprache: Englisch)
Basics and breakthroughs, clearly explained
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Basics and breakthroughs, clearly explained DNA, RNA, ACGT--no wonder they call it genetic code. Genetics For Dummies helps you crack that code, explaining the basics of gene science in terms anyone can understand. You'll start at the beginning, with a crash course on genes and their expression, and then you'll graduate to genetic disorders, whole-genome sequencing, genetic engineering, and other fun stuff. Perfect as a supplement to your college genetics course and a fun read all on its own, this Dummies guide shines a light on the fascinating field of genetics.
Inside...
- Basic review of cell biology
- Mendel's laws of inheritance
- Replication and transcription
- DNA-related disorders
- Genetic counseling and testing
- Ethics of genetic modification
- Recent scientific breakthroughs
- Pathways to a career in genetics
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Genetics For Dummies “
Introduction 1 Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel's Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55 Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73 Chapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75 Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91 Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105 Chapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125 Chapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141 Chapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157 Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 173 Chapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175 Chapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It's All a Numbers Game 193 Chapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211 Chapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229 Chapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249 Part 4: Genetics and Your World 263 Chapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265 Chapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283 Chapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319 Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339 Part 5: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355 Chapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365 Index 371
Autoren-Porträt von Rene Fester Kratz, Lisa Spock
René Fester Kratz, PhD, teaches cell biology and microbiology at Everett Community College. Kratz is the author of Molecular & Cell Biology For Dummies, Biology For Dummies, and Biology Essentials For Dummies. Lisa J. Spock, PhD, CGC, is a clinical genomics specialist. Previously, she was a genetic counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Rene Fester Kratz , Lisa Spock
- 2023, 4. Auflage, 416 Seiten, Maße: 19 x 23,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1394210191
- ISBN-13: 9781394210190
- Erscheinungsdatum: 13.12.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
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