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The Human Genome

Name: The Human Genome
Author: Julia E. Richards,R. Scott Hawley

A User's Guide

Julia E. Richards,

R. Scott Hawley,

480 pages
English
PDF
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - PDF

The Human Genome

A User's Guide

Julia E. Richards,

R. Scott Hawley,

About this book

This second edition of a very successful text reflects the tremendous pace of human genetics research and the demands that it places on society to understand and absorb its basic implications. The human genome has now been officially mapped and the cloning of animals is becoming a commonplace scientific discussion on the evening news. Join authors Julia Richards and Scott Hawley as they examine the biological foundations of humanity, looking at the science behind the sensation and the current and potential impact of the study of the genome on our society. The Human Genome, Second Edition is ideal for students and non-professionals, but will also serve as a fitting guide for the novice geneticist by providing a scientific, humanistic, and ethical frame of reference for a more detailed study of genetics.New in this edition: · 60% new material, including data from the Human Genome Project and the latest genetics and ethics discussions · Several new case studies and personal stories that bring the concepts of genetics and heredity to life· Simplified treatment of material for non-biology majors· New full-color art throughout the text· New co-author, Julia Richards, joins R. Scott Hawley in this revision

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