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Informationen zum Autor Tara Acharya, Neeraja Sankaran Klappentext This is not another book about the Human Genome Project. It is, however, about the human genome: the genes that make it up, what the genes do when they are acting properly, and what happens when these genes are damaged. Designed for today's reader who demands quick answers to a wide range of questions, this book is intended to offer the nonspecialist a first-stop, but fairly detailed, guide to the genome. The information it provides is given context: namely, the basic scientific principles of genome research, the new knowledge unearthed or created by this research, and the social and ethical implications of this knowledge. Zusammenfassung Borrowing from the metaphor of the genome itself! the content of the book provides both information as well as the tools necessary to access that information. Provides in-depth information on the relationships between our genes and all aspects of our daily lives. Addresses health issues that are related to genetic abnormalities Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Organization Acknowledgments Introduction Terms and Concepts in Genetics The Chromosomes Genes for Normal Functions Genetic Diseases
