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| 020 | _a9781782405092 | ||
| 082 | _a576.5 GEN | ||
| 100 | _a Jonathan Weitzman [Editor ] | ||
| 245 | _a30-Second Genetics: The 50 most revolutionary discoveries in genetics, each explained in half a minute | ||
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_a London _bIvy Press _c2017 |
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| 300 | _a 160 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm | ||
| 505 | _a History & concepts -- Chromosomes & cells -- Genes & genomes -- Epigenetics -- Health & disease -- Technologies & experimental approaches -- Therapeutic promise. | ||
| 520 | _a "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. | ||
| 650 | _a Genetics. DNA. Genes. | ||
| 700 | _aMatthew Weitzman; Steve Rawlings | ||
| 942 | _cBK | ||