heredity

". . . readers are likely curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution . . . access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity, and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they desire . . . covers hot button issues like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food"--Amazon.com.

Presents a simple explanation of genetics and cloning, including recent cloning experiments such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep.

Explores how DNA and RNA work together to design specific hereditary traits in individual humans, animals, and plants on our planet.

"Presents a history of the human understanding of heredity and how it has shaped society, chronicling the transitions brought about by genetic research and making predictions about how evolving understandings are likely to impact the future"--OCLC.

Explains what heredity is and how genes determine the traits of people, animals or plants.

Topics in this book include genetically modified food, epigenetics, stem cells, and xenobiology.

An introduction to heredity, covering what it is, different types, how it is studied, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Are your eyes brown? Blue? Green? Why are they the color that they are? Heredity takes a close look at the genes and traits passed down from mothers and fathers. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and how they determine unique characteristics.

Did you know that most of our bodies' cells contain about 6 feet (2 meters) of DNA? Learn how DNA and genes determine each unique trait of plants and animals by taking a close look at the make up and structure of DNA.

As scientists continue to make genetic breakthroughs, society inches ever closer to confronting the stuff horror movies are made of. Cloning a mourned pet is simply strange, but the thought of human cloning is terrifying. Manipulating genes to reduce genetic disease is encouraging only until we consider the ethical implications of potentially creating a master race. Genetically engineering crops and animals can address many problems like disease, climate change, and world hunger, but altering the environment could have catastrophic results for Earth. Articles presenting these issues from persuasive points of view help readers understanding the controversies surrounding genetic engineering today.