30-Second Genetics (eBook)

The 50 most revolutionary discoveries in genetics, each explained in half a minute

Jonathan Weitzman, Matthew Weitzman (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
160 Seiten
Ivy Press (Verlag)
978-1-78240-619-8 (ISBN)

Infos

This whistlestop guide teaches you everything you need to know about the fascinating science of genetics! Genetics is the study of heredity, and reveals how the characteristics of living organisms are determined by the genes passed down the generations. In humans, it can determinehow we think,who we are, and how long we live. The human genome was mapped in 2003, and this enhanced ability to study our genes is transforming medicine, from CRISPR, the gene editing technology that allows us to alter the course of hereditary disease, to using genetics to identify the types of bacteria that populate our bodies. Stripping the subject to its bare necessities,30-Second Genetics charts the most extraordinary discoveries, from the fundamentals of cell biology to the almost unbelievable advances in DNA sequencing and stem cell technology. Each subject, concept or term is explored in a mere 30 seconds, 300 words, and one image, making this the perfect book to understand the field of genetics at lightening speed! Authors (and identical twin brothers) Jonathan and Matthew Weitzman are both expert professorsin the field, and they write with clarity, exploring these complicated terms in easy to understand language. From advances in stem cell therapy to animal cloning, genetically modified crops and genetically tailored treatments, the Weitzman brothers demystify this essential science which is shaping our future, today!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.4.2020
• Reihe/Serie: 30 Second
• Reihe/Serie: 30-Second
• Reihe/Serie: 30-Second
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Weitere Themen ► Bioinformatik
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Humangenetik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• Schlagworte: 30 second anatomy • 30 second biology • 30 second books • 30 second evolution • a level biology • a level genetics • basic facts • basic genetic theory • Beginners • beginners biology • beginners book • beginners facts • beginners genetics • Beginners guide • beginners science • Biology • Birthday • birthday present • books for dummies • books for students • Cell Biology • Cells • Christmas • Christmas present • Chromosomes • Cloning • Conrad Waddington • cool facts • Craig Venter • crash course • Crick & Watson • DNA • DNA sequencing • easy genetics • easy reads • easy science • easy to understand facts • epigenetics • evolution of selfish gene • facts for dummies • facts to show off • fathers day • Frederick Mieshcher • Frederick Sanger • gcse biology • gcse genetics • Geeks • genes • gene therapy • genetic code • Genetic diseases • genetics day • genetics degree • genetics pioneers • genetics student • genetic variation • Genome editing • Genomes • Gift • Gift Book • Gregor Mendel • Herbert Boyer • heredity in living organisms • holiday books • inherited behavioural characteristics • inherited physical characteristics • intelligent facts • interesting facts • international education day • know it all series • learn fast • mothers day • national dna day • Nerds • present • quick facts • Quick Reads • quick science • science book • science for dummies • science for nonscientists • science for nonscientists genes • science lovers • science pioneers • science theory • simple facts • simple genetics • simple reads • smart books • smart gifts • Stem cell technology • students • thirty second series • Trivia book • understand genetics • understanding genetics • Weird facts • world science day
• ISBN-10: 1-78240-619-0 / 1782406190
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78240-619-8 / 9781782406198