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The Rough Guide to Genes and Cloning 1 (Rough Guide Reference) - Softcover

Buxton, Jess; Turney, Jon

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Synopsis

What exactly is a gene? How does cloning actually work? Are designer babies a bad idea? Could we ever clone a human? The Rough Guide To Genes & Cloning answers all these questions and more. From the inside story of cells and their structure and the sleuths who cracked the genetic code to DNA cloning, twins and Dolly the sheep. Illustrated throughout with helpful pictures and diagrams, this Rough Guide turns the microscope on the things that make us what we are.

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About the Author

Jessica Buxton is a molecular geneticist and science journalist. She is currently genetics editor of BioNews.Jon Turney is a trained biochemist and science journalist and is currently a lecturer in science communication at University College London.

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