genetics

Introduces the history of the study of genetics and the scientists who made many advances in the knowledge of genetics.

" ... Christine Kenneally draws on cutting-edge research to reveal how both historical artifacts and DNA tell us where we come from and where we may be going, ... [dicussing] ... how everything from DNA to emotions to names and the stories that form our lives are all part of our human legacy [and showing] how trust is inherited in Africa, silence is passed down in Tasmania, and how the history of nations is written in our DNA. From fateful, ancient encounters to modern mass migrations and medical diagnoses, Kenneally explains how the forces that shaped the history of the world ultimately shape each human who inhabits it"--Provided by publisher.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces how genes impact an organism's inherited traits, including variation, hybrids, mutations, and nature versus nurture"--.

After several months in a government facility undergoing psychological testing related to his "warrior gene," seventeen-year-old Lucas has been approved to return to normal life--but decides instead to go back into the facility to save a prisoner and reveal what is truly going on there.

Examines the events and circumstances leading to the discovery of DNA and the impact of this discovery on the scientific and medical communities.

Gene therapy is still largely experimental, very expensive, and, in some instances, extremely risky. Yet it remains the focus of much research and societal debate because it offers great promise for treating and preventing a number of hereditary diseases and conditions.

Discover the true causes of obesity, from our genetics to the way in which we were raised. Understand the truth behind our culture's myths about obesity and weight.

Explores the various aspects of modern genetics including DNA technology, forensics, gene therapy, cloning, and genetic engineering.

Davy Hamilton, who has Homicidal Tendency Syndrome, has escaped from her military camp after killing a person and is hiding out with a group of rebels with HTS.