Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781119633037
Publisert
2020-02-10
Utgave
3. utgave
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For Dummies
Vekt
522 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400
Biographical note
Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD, was an instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. She has also been an instructor at Oregon State University.
Lisa Cushman Spock, PhD, CGC, is a clinical genomics specialist and former genetics counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Your no-nonsense guide to genetics With rapid advances in genomic technologies, genetic testing has become a key part of both clinical practice and research. Scientists are constantly discovering more about how genetics plays a role in health and disease, and healthcare providers are using this information to more accurately identify their patients' particular medical needs. Genetic information is also increasingly being used for a wide range of non-clinical purposes, such as exploring one's ancestry. This new edition of Genetics For Dummies serves as a perfect course supplement for students pursuing degrees in the sciences. It also provides science-lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow and easy-to-understand information about this exciting and constantly evolving field. This edition includes recent developments and applications in the field of genetics, such as: Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencingPrecision medicine and pharmacogeneticsDirect-to-consumer genetic testing for health risksAncestry testing Featuring information on some of the hottest topics in genetics right now, this book makes it easier than ever to wrap your head around this fascinating subject.
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Introduction 1 Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: What’s What and Who’s Who 9 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology 21 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 41 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits 57 Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73 Chapter 5: DNA: The Basis of Life 75 Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91 Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105 Chapter 8: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 123 Chapter 9: RNA: DNA’s Close Cousin 137 Chapter 10: Translating the Genetic Code 151 Chapter 11: Gene Expression: What a Cute Pair of Genes 165 Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 181 Chapter 12: When Things Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 183 Chapter 13: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 199 Chapter 14: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 217 Chapter 15: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 235 Chapter 16: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 255 Part 4: Genetics and Your World 269 Chapter 17: Tracing Human History and the Future of the Planet 271 Chapter 18: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 287 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 307 Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 327 Part 5: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 21: Ten Defining Events in Genetics 341 Chapter 22: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 349 Glossary 359 Index 365
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Understand cell biology basicsExplore how genetics affects your healthGrasp the laws of inheritance Discover what genetics means for you! Are you a student of the sciences? Into research? Curious about how genetics affects your life? Then this book is for you! Here's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand genetics without boggling your mind. Get an overview of the basics, including cell biology and how traits are inherited. Delve into DNA, explore how genetics affects your health, see how gene therapy works, and understand the ethical issues involved with the field. This updated edition covers recent developments, trends, applications, and much more. Inside... How trait inheritance worksWhole-genome sequencingHealth risk genetic testingPrecision medical applicationsDNA and ancestryExploring chromosome disordersPossibilities of gene therapySolving mysteries with DNA
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Introduction 1
Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 7
Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: What’s What and Who’s Who 9
Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology 21
Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 41
Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits 57
Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73
Chapter 5: DNA: The Basis of Life 75
Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91
Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105
Chapter 8: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 123
Chapter 9: RNA: DNA’s Close Cousin 137
Chapter 10: Translating the Genetic Code 151
Chapter 11: Gene Expression: What a Cute Pair of Genes 165
Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 181
Chapter 12: When Things Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 183
Chapter 13: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 199
Chapter 14: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 217
Chapter 15: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 235
Chapter 16: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 255
Part 4: Genetics and Your World 269
Chapter 17: Tracing Human History and the Future of the Planet 271
Chapter 18: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 287
Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 307
Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 327
Part 5: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 21: Ten Defining Events in Genetics 341
Chapter 22: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 349
Glossary 359
Index 365
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781119633037
Publisert
2020-02-10
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
For Dummies
Vekt
522 gr
Høyde
231 mm
Bredde
188 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400
Biographical note
Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD, was an instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. She has also been an instructor at Oregon State University.
Lisa Cushman Spock, PhD, CGC, is a clinical genomics specialist and former genetics counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine.