human genome

Explores the ongoing project to map the human genome, explaining how the discovery of DNA has led to the understanding of which human genes are responsible for specific human traits in such areas as growth, development, health, and personality.

This book details the life and accomplishments of Craig Venter, explaining the advances that he has made in decoding and interpreting the genomes of humans and other living things.

Explores the science of genomes. Examines past, current, and future research that has led to sequencing of the human genome and created the Genomic Revolution. Addresses social issues and ethics related to genome research.

Examines the ongoing project to map the human genome, explaining how the discovery of DNA has led to the understanding of which human genes are responsible for specific human traits in such areas as growth, development, health, and personality. Includes before-and-after topic presentations for the classroom.

The author examines some of the findings of the Human Genome Project, telling the story of one newly discovered gene from each of the twenty-three human chromosomes, and discussing what those genes reveal about the history of the human species.

Examines how nature generates form from the formless and describes both the history of human understanding of biology and the history of the evolution of the genome itself.

Discusses what is going on in human genetic research and the misinterpretations of those discoveries.

This persuasive, elegantly written book argues that understanding evolution has never mattered more in human history. The author not only uses evidence from archaeology, geography, anatomy, biochemistry, radiometric dating, cell biology, chromosomes, and DNA to establish the inescapable conclusion that we evolved and are still evolving, he also explains in detail how health, food production, and human impact on the environment are dependent on our knowledge of evolution. This is essential reading for gaining a fuller appreciation of who we are, our place in the great expanse of life, and the importance of our actions.

The author examines some of the findings of the Human Genome Project, telling the story of one newly discovered gene from each of the twenty-three human chromosomes, and discussing what those genes reveal about the history of the human species.