genetics

"Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species ..."--Back cover.

A trailblazing biologist grapples with her role in the biggest scientific discovery of our era: a cheap, easy way of rewriting genetic code, with nearly limitless promise and peril.

"James D. Watson, the Nobel laureate whose pioneering work helped unlock the mystery of DNA's structure, charts [this] ... scientific journey ... from the discovery of the double helix to today's controversies to what the future may hold ... [Includes] findings in gene editing, epigenetics, agricultural chemistry, as well as ... chapters on personal genomics and cancer research ... [Explores] DNA's impact--practical, social, and ethical--on our society and our world"--Provided by publisher.

"Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species ..."--Back cover.

"Join one friendly mutt on a journey to discover the secret origin of dogs, how genetics and evolution shape species ..."--Back cover.

Presents alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study. Covers entries Q through Z.

Presents alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study. Covers entries K through P.

Presents alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study. Covers entries E through I.

Presents alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study. Covers entries A through D.

Examines how the science of genetics is used in the practice of medicine including in the development of diagnostic tests and treatments for diseases.