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Tara Rodden Robinson
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Genetics For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) |
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English |
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Paperback |
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384 |
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2005-09-02 |
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0764595547 |
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For Dummies |
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1.2 pounds |
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0.77 x 7.4 x 9.26 inches |
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1 |
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Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseasesUnderstand the science and the ethics behind genetics Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats. Discover: - What geneticists do
- How traits are passed on
- How genetic counseling works
- The basics of cloning
- The role of DNA in forensics
- The scoop on the Human Genome Project
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