Genetics For Dummies (exclusive)

Genetics For Dummies is an introduction to genetics, including cells and DNA of both people and animals, and how they effect who you are and what you do. From cloning the first pet cat to the advent of the Human Genome Project, a spotlight is on the ethics of genetic science, and this book explains this ever-changing information in an easy-to-understand way. It includes sections on basic genetics; genetic mutations, diseases, and evolution; insights into scientific discoveries such as cloning and genetic engineering; gene therapy and other new and controversial medicines; and the exploration of ethical issues and the future of genetic science.


Table of contents :
Introduction
Part I: Genetics Basics
· What Genetics Is and Why You Need to Know Some
· Celling Out: Basic Cell Biology
· Mendel’s Peas Plan: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance
· Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits
· The Subject of Sex
Part II: DNA: The Genetic Material
· DNA: The Basis of Life
· Copying Your DNA: Replication
· RNA: Like DNA but Different
· Translating the Genetic Code
· What a Cute Pair of Genes: Gene Expression
Part III: Genetics and Your Health
· Sequencing Your DNA
· Genetic Counseling
· Mutation and Inherited Diseases
· The Genetics of Cancer
· Chromosome Disorders
· No Couch Needed: Gene Therapy
Part IV: Genetics and Your World
· Tracing Human History and the Future of the Planet
· Forensic Genetics: Solving Mysteries Using DNA
· Genetic Makeovers: Fitting New Genes into Plants and Animals
· Cloning: There’ll Never Be Another You
· Ethics: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Part V: The Part of Tens
· Ten Defining Events in Genetics
· Ten of the Hottest Issues in Genetics
· Ten Terrific Genetics Web Sites
Glossary
Index


Market Description :
The primary audience includes people taking a course in genetics or interested in a career in forensic sciences. The secondary audience would be people interested in genetics, due to medical reasons or generated from genetic discussions in current events.


About Author :
Tara Rodden Robinson PhD is an Assistant Professor (Senior Research) in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Oregon State University. Prior, she was an instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama.