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30-Second Genetics: The 50 most revolutionary discoveries in genetics, each explained in half a minute

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Ivy Press 2017Description: 160 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781782405092
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 576.5 GEN
Contents:
History & concepts -- Chromosomes & cells -- Genes & genomes -- Epigenetics -- Health & disease -- Technologies & experimental approaches -- Therapeutic promise.
Summary: "30-Second Genetics cuts though the jargon to chart the most extraordinary discoveries in the field, from the fundamentals of cell biology to the recent unbelievable devopments in DNA sequencing and genome editing. Advances in stem cell therapy, animal cloning, genetically tailored treatments, and genetically modified crops have made headlines, but have you ever wondered how these technologies work and what they really mean for our future? Cracking the code in 50 entries, experts demystify the key terms and concepts using no more than two pages, 300 words, and one picture. Deciphered with a sequence of beautiful graphics and supported by glossaries and biographies of key figures, here's your quick route to becoming a gene genius."--Back cover.
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Book Book Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Processing Center Dept. of Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 576.5 GEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available DCB3496

History & concepts -- Chromosomes & cells -- Genes & genomes -- Epigenetics -- Health & disease -- Technologies & experimental approaches -- Therapeutic promise.

"30-Second Genetics cuts though the jargon to chart the most extraordinary discoveries in the field, from the fundamentals of cell biology to the recent unbelievable devopments in DNA sequencing and genome editing. Advances in stem cell therapy, animal cloning, genetically tailored treatments, and genetically modified crops have made headlines, but have you ever wondered how these technologies work and what they really mean for our future? Cracking the code in 50 entries, experts demystify the key terms and concepts using no more than two pages, 300 words, and one picture. Deciphered with a sequence of beautiful graphics and supported by glossaries and biographies of key figures, here's your quick route to becoming a gene genius."--Back cover.

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