Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications - Softcover

Ricki Lewis

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9780071180795: Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications

Synopsis

Human genetics has blossomed from an obscure branch of biological science and occasional explanation for exceedingly rare disorders to a field all of its own that affects everyone. Human Genetics: The Basics introduces the key questions and issues in this emerging field, including:





The common ancestry of all humanity

The role of genes in sickness and health

Debates over the use of genetic technology

Written in an engaging, narrative manner, this concise introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about genes, DNA, and the genetic ties that bind us all.

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About the Author

Ricki Lewis, well-known author of Life, Beginnings of Life, and Human Genetics. She received her Ph.D. in genetics from Indiana University. She is practicing genetics counselor for Women's Medical Health Care in New York..

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ISBN 10:  069713315X ISBN 13:  9780697133151
Publisher: William C Brown Pub, 1994
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