Genetics for Dummies

Robinson, Tara Rodden

ISBN 10: 0764595547 / ISBN 13: 9780764595547

Published by For Dummies (edition 1), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Genetics for Dummies
• Publisher: For Dummies (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764595547
• ISBN 13: 9780764595547
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases

Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics

Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats.

Discover:

• What geneticists do
• How traits are passed on
• How genetic counseling works
• The basics of cloning
• The role of DNA in forensics
• The scoop on the Human Genome Project

About the Author

Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD, completed a postdoctoral fellowship in genetics at Auburn University and is currently an Assistant Professor (Research) in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University.