The Resource Genetics for dummies, by Tara Rodden Robinson
Genetics for dummies, by Tara Rodden Robinson
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- Summary
- A practical guide that gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries in genetics, in easy-to-understand terms. You'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes-- and even clone cats!
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- Second edition
- Extent
- xvi, 366 pages
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: 2005
- Includes index
- Contents
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- The lowdown on genetics : just the basics. What genetics is and why you need to know some ; Basic cell biology ; Visualize peas : discovering the laws of inheritance ; Law enforcement : Mendel's laws applied to complex traits ; Differences matter : the genetics of sex
- DNA : the genetic material. DNA, the basis of life ; Replication : copying your DNA ; Sequencing your DNA ; RNA : DNA's close cousin ; Translating the genetic code ; Gene expression : what a cute pair of genes
- Genetics and your health. Genetic counseling ; Mutation and inherited diseases : things you can't change ; Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer ; Chromosome disorders : it's all a numbers game ; Treating genetic disorders with gene therapy
- Genetics and your world. Tracing human history and the future of the planet ; Solving mysteries using DNA ; Genetic makeovers : fitting new genes into plants and animals ; Cloning : you're one of a kind ; Giving ethical considerations their due
- The part of tens. Ten defining events in genetics ; Ten hot issues in genetics ; Ten hard-to-believe genetics stories
- Isbn
- 9780470551745
- Label
- Genetics for dummies
- Title
- Genetics for dummies
- Statement of responsibility
- by Tara Rodden Robinson
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- A practical guide that gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries in genetics, in easy-to-understand terms. You'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes-- and even clone cats!
- Cataloging source
- BTCTA
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Robinson, T. R.
- Dewey number
- 576.5
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- RB155
- LC item number
- .R66 2010
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Series statement
- --For dummies
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Genetics
- Medical genetics
- Human genetics
- Label
- Genetics for dummies, by Tara Rodden Robinson
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: 2005
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- The lowdown on genetics : just the basics. What genetics is and why you need to know some ; Basic cell biology ; Visualize peas : discovering the laws of inheritance ; Law enforcement : Mendel's laws applied to complex traits ; Differences matter : the genetics of sex -- DNA : the genetic material. DNA, the basis of life ; Replication : copying your DNA ; Sequencing your DNA ; RNA : DNA's close cousin ; Translating the genetic code ; Gene expression : what a cute pair of genes -- Genetics and your health. Genetic counseling ; Mutation and inherited diseases : things you can't change ; Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer ; Chromosome disorders : it's all a numbers game ; Treating genetic disorders with gene therapy -- Genetics and your world. Tracing human history and the future of the planet ; Solving mysteries using DNA ; Genetic makeovers : fitting new genes into plants and animals ; Cloning : you're one of a kind ; Giving ethical considerations their due -- The part of tens. Ten defining events in genetics ; Ten hot issues in genetics ; Ten hard-to-believe genetics stories
- Control code
- 1252169
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Edition
- Second edition
- Extent
- xvi, 366 pages
- Isbn
- 9780470551745
- Isbn Type
- (pbk.)
- Lccn
- 2010924590
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- ill
- System control number
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- (Sirsi) 1252169
- (OCoLC)460062342
- Label
- Genetics for dummies, by Tara Rodden Robinson
- Note
-
- Previous ed.: 2005
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- The lowdown on genetics : just the basics. What genetics is and why you need to know some ; Basic cell biology ; Visualize peas : discovering the laws of inheritance ; Law enforcement : Mendel's laws applied to complex traits ; Differences matter : the genetics of sex -- DNA : the genetic material. DNA, the basis of life ; Replication : copying your DNA ; Sequencing your DNA ; RNA : DNA's close cousin ; Translating the genetic code ; Gene expression : what a cute pair of genes -- Genetics and your health. Genetic counseling ; Mutation and inherited diseases : things you can't change ; Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer ; Chromosome disorders : it's all a numbers game ; Treating genetic disorders with gene therapy -- Genetics and your world. Tracing human history and the future of the planet ; Solving mysteries using DNA ; Genetic makeovers : fitting new genes into plants and animals ; Cloning : you're one of a kind ; Giving ethical considerations their due -- The part of tens. Ten defining events in genetics ; Ten hot issues in genetics ; Ten hard-to-believe genetics stories
- Control code
- 1252169
- Dimensions
- 24 cm.
- Edition
- Second edition
- Extent
- xvi, 366 pages
- Isbn
- 9780470551745
- Isbn Type
- (pbk.)
- Lccn
- 2010924590
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- ill
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) 1252169
- (OCoLC)460062342
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