Genetics for Dummies

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Includes index.
The lowdown on genetics: just the basics -- Welcome to genetics: what's what and who's who -- Basic cell biology -- Visualize peas: discovering the laws of inheritance -- Law enforcement: Mendel's laws applied to complex traits -- DNA: the genetic material -- DNA: the basics of life -- Chromosomes: the big pictures -- Replication: a copy machine for DNA -- DNA sequencing: decoding the genome -- RNA: DNA's close cousin -- Translating the genetic code -- Gene expression: what a cute pair of genes -- Genetics and your health -- When things go wrong: changes in DNA sequences -- Chromosome disorders: it's all a numbers game -- Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer -- Genetic counseling, risk assessment, and genetic testing -- Treating genetic disorders and using genetics to tailor treatment -- Genetics and your world -- Tracing human history and the future of the planet -- Solving mysteries using DNA -- Genetic makeovers: using genetic engineering to change the genome -- Giving ethical considerations their due -- The part of tens -- Ten defining events in genetics -- Ten hot issues in genetics.
"Are you a student of the sciences? Into research? Curious about how genetics affects your life? Then this book is for you! Here's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand genetics without boggling your mind. Get an overview of the basics, including cell biology and how traits are inherited. Delve into DNA, explore how genetics affects your health, see how gene therapy works, and understand the ethical issues involved with the field. This updated edition covers recent developments, trends, applications, and much more."-- Publisher's description

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