DNA Human Genome Manual

Name: DNA Human Genome Manual
Brand: Haynes Publishing Group
SKU: 9781785215940
Price: 15.0 NZD
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Ancestry • Health • Identity • Epigenics • Criminality

By Dr Melita Irving

Summary

In DNA Human Genome Manual by Dr Melita Irving, the book delves into the intricacies of human genetics, exploring the structure and function of DNA and its role in health and disease. It provides insights into the advances in genome research and their implications for medicine and society. Dr Irving presents the material in an accessible manner, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a broad audience.
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If you're curious about the fascinating intricacies of genetics, you might enjoy this book, as it delves into the complexities of the human genome with clarity. The manual offers insights into DNA's pivotal role in understanding human biology and evolution, making it a compelling read for both science enthusiasts and anyone interested in the wonders of natural science.

DNA Human Genome Manual

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DNA Human Genome Manual by Dr Melita Irving brings together all the fascinating strands of genetic science and explains in an accessible way how DNA is being mapped, classified, utilised, and understood.

With chapters on sequencing the human genome, genetic disorders, gene editing and therapy, human ancestry, and cloning, this book shows how outstanding breakthroughs in genetic science are informing us about our past and defining our modern lives.

• Explains the structure and purpose of DNA and how it was discovered.

• Tracks the history of human DNA, the development of our species, genetic disorders, and mapping the human genome.

• Includes sections on the significance of DNA in crime detection and the future of medicine.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785215940

Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd

Illustration: 200 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 745g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Dr Melita Irving is an expert London-based consultant and honorary reader in clinical genetics. Her specialist interests include chromosomal disorders, rare genetic symptoms, and conditions with an underlying genetic cause. She currently acts as the chief investigator for clinical trials in children with skeletal dysplasia, developing the diagnosis of genetic conditions and improving the accurate diagnosis of severe skeletal conditions. Her work is featured in many peer-reviewed publications and she has published extensively on various aspects of clinical genetics.