From Darwin’s theory of evolution to the sequencing of the human genome, this book takes a comprehensive look at genetics – and reveals untold stories, cutting-edge discoveries and plenty of fascinating science along the way.
In 12 illustrated chapters, Cracking Genetics makes sense of the laws of inheritance, takes a tour of your chromosomes and explores questions including:
– Which genes determine eye colour?
– Could dinosaur DNA be resurrected?
– How does DNA profiling solve cold cases?
– Why does the environment influence gene expression?
– How does human DNA differ from chimp DNA?
– How does natural selection work?
– Could gene editing eradicate disease?
An easy-to-understand guide to some of the most complex and intriguing topics: Cracking Genetics is a must-read for anyone interested in the past, present and future of genetics and how they make up the world as we know it.
In 12 illustrated chapters, Cracking Genetics makes sense of the laws of inheritance, takes a tour of your chromosomes and explores questions including:
– Which genes determine eye colour?
– Could dinosaur DNA be resurrected?
– How does DNA profiling solve cold cases?
– Why does the environment influence gene expression?
– How does human DNA differ from chimp DNA?
– How does natural selection work?
– Could gene editing eradicate disease?
An easy-to-understand guide to some of the most complex and intriguing topics: Cracking Genetics is a must-read for anyone interested in the past, present and future of genetics and how they make up the world as we know it.
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