DNA
A Graphic Guide to the Molecule That Shook the World
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Baker & Taylor
Traces the history of scientific studies into the nature of DNA and examines the impact of DNA research and genetic engineering on society.
Blackwell Publishing
Authoritative and Up To Date, this wry and easy-to-understand book offers an accessible and entertaining … More »
Traces the history of scientific studies into the nature of DNA and examines the impact of DNA research and genetic engineering on society.
Blackwell Publishing
Authoritative and Up To Date, this wry and easy-to-understand book offers an accessible and entertaining … More »
Baker & Taylor
Traces the history of scientific studies into the nature of DNA and examines the impact of DNA research and genetic engineering on society.
Blackwell Publishing
Authoritative and Up To Date, this wry and easy-to-understand book offers an accessible and entertaining look at the history, science, and intrigue behind DNA, the molecule that shook the world.
"A Unique, Richly Detailed, and fun biography of DNA grounded in deep historical and philosophical knowledge. Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff, and Borrin Van Loon give us everything we need to know about biology's most important molecule."-Oliver Sacks, Columbia University, author of The Mind's Eye and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
"This Is A Remarkable Book On DNA, the molecule that lies at the core of genetics. The book is novel, easy to read, and fun and combines excellent cartoons with good personal vignettes and history. It can be read on its own or as a supplement to a conventional textbook. I spent many years mastering genetics yet learned new nd valuable things from this book. Take a look; you will not be disappointed."-Robert Trivers, Rutgers University, winner of the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences
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Traces the history of scientific studies into the nature of DNA and examines the impact of DNA research and genetic engineering on society.
Blackwell Publishing
Authoritative and Up To Date, this wry and easy-to-understand book offers an accessible and entertaining look at the history, science, and intrigue behind DNA, the molecule that shook the world.
"A Unique, Richly Detailed, and fun biography of DNA grounded in deep historical and philosophical knowledge. Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff, and Borrin Van Loon give us everything we need to know about biology's most important molecule."-Oliver Sacks, Columbia University, author of The Mind's Eye and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
"This Is A Remarkable Book On DNA, the molecule that lies at the core of genetics. The book is novel, easy to read, and fun and combines excellent cartoons with good personal vignettes and history. It can be read on its own or as a supplement to a conventional textbook. I spent many years mastering genetics yet learned new nd valuable things from this book. Take a look; you will not be disappointed."-Robert Trivers, Rutgers University, winner of the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences
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Alternate Title:
D.N.A
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Imprint:
New York - Columbia University Press
Pages:
257
ISBN:
9780231142700, 9780231142717, 0231142706, 0231142714
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257)
A brief history of genetics -- What is DNA? -- The new biology -- DNA replication -- What information is stored in a gene? -- Where did the notion of messenger RNA come from? -- Transcription -- Translation -- Genetic code -- PaJaMo and the Operon -- The diversity of gene expression -- A brief reminder of relative size -- A brief reminder of genes in humans -- Prokaryotes versus eukaryotes -- Restriction enzymes and genetic engineering -- Cloning and sequencing genes -- Exons, introns, and splicing -- Chromatin and histones -- Gene families -- Controlling genes for antibodies -- Chromosomes -- Telomeres -- Imprinting and microRNAs : "hidden" layers of gene regulation -- Epigenetics -- Prions -- The Human Genome Project -- The human genome unveiled -- High throughput sequencing -- SNPs -- Manipulating the genome -- Cloning the organism : the history -- From the nucleus of an intestinal cell to a whole frog -- Making tissues from stem cells -- Going in the other direction : changing mature cells to stem cells -- The impact of new genetics on medical research -- Diagnosis -- DNA and the judicial system -- PCR -- The impact of DNA -- Biotechnology -- The origin of life -- Tinkering -- Selfish genes -- Evolving evolution : sources of Darwinian theory -- The big gene bet of the last millennium (1999 A.D.) -- The twists and turns of history : the problems with gradualism -- Watching evolution in action : changes in the stickleback fish -- DNA and genetics and the changing view of human evolution -- Human evolution and the DNA beginnings of vocal expression : birdsong and language -- Epilogue to the first edition
A brief history of genetics -- What is DNA? -- The new biology -- DNA replication -- What information is stored in a gene? -- Where did the notion of messenger RNA come from? -- Transcription -- Translation -- Genetic code -- PaJaMo and the Operon -- The diversity of gene expression -- A brief reminder of relative size -- A brief reminder of genes in humans -- Prokaryotes versus eukaryotes -- Restriction enzymes and genetic engineering -- Cloning and sequencing genes -- Exons, introns, and splicing -- Chromatin and histones -- Gene families -- Controlling genes for antibodies -- Chromosomes -- Telomeres -- Imprinting and microRNAs : "hidden" layers of gene regulation -- Epigenetics -- Prions -- The Human Genome Project -- The human genome unveiled -- High throughput sequencing -- SNPs -- Manipulating the genome -- Cloning the organism : the history -- From the nucleus of an intestinal cell to a whole frog -- Making tissues from stem cells -- Going in the other direction : changing mature cells to stem cells -- The impact of new genetics on medical research -- Diagnosis -- DNA and the judicial system -- PCR -- The impact of DNA -- Biotechnology -- The origin of life -- Tinkering -- Selfish genes -- Evolving evolution : sources of Darwinian theory -- The big gene bet of the last millennium (1999 A.D.) -- The twists and turns of history : the problems with gradualism -- Watching evolution in action : changes in the stickleback fish -- DNA and genetics and the changing view of human evolution -- Human evolution and the DNA beginnings of vocal expression : birdsong and language -- Epilogue to the first edition
Statement of responsibility:
Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff, & Borin Van Loon
Characteristics:
xii, 257 p. :,ill. ;,22 cm.
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