Back to Basics: Genetics & DNA: From Transmitting Traits to Translating Genetic Code, an Essential Guide to Navigating and Understanding DNA - Hardcover

Tara Rodden Robinson; Lisa Cushman Spock

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9781119611639: Back to Basics: Genetics & DNA: From Transmitting Traits to Translating Genetic Code, an Essential Guide to Navigating and Understanding DNA

Synopsis

You’re one of a kind and your DNA proves it! And this one of a kind title only available at Barnes & Noble, can help you get up to speed on all the fascinating fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double helix, you get clear explanations of how your DNA is structured and how it gets copied. With easy-to-understand explanations of how genetics affects your health, inherited disease, and chromosome disorders, you’ll see how DNA fits into your health and impacts the future of the planet. You’ll discover how to:

-Understand Cell Biology basics
-Grasp the laws of inheritance
-Explore ethical issues surrounding genetics and DNA
-Take charge of your health with genetic counseling

Learn about the impact of genetics on hot topics in health, history, and the world of tomorrow.

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