Bibliograph

The Usborne Introduction to genes & DNA, Anna Claybourne ; designed and illustrated by Stephen Moncrieff ; scientific consultant, Michael J. Reiss ; edited by Felicity Brooks ; additional designs by Laura Parker

Type

Label

The Usborne Introduction to genes & DNA, Anna Claybourne ; designed and illustrated by Stephen Moncrieff ; scientific consultant, Michael J. Reiss ; edited by Felicity Brooks ; additional designs by Laura Parker

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Usborne Introduction to genes & DNA

Oclc number

124067934

Responsibility statement

Anna Claybourne ; designed and illustrated by Stephen Moncrieff ; scientific consultant, Michael J. Reiss ; edited by Felicity Brooks ; additional designs by Laura Parker

Summary

This book takes the reader deep inside a cell to see where genes are found and goes behind the headlines to explain cloning, gene therapy, the human genome, DNA testing, GM foods, genetic engineering, and much more

Table Of Contents

The gene revolution -- Understanding genes -- Where are genes? -- Chromosomes -- The gene code -- Building a baby -- Genes at work -- Passing on genes -- Genetic traits -- Changing over time -- How genetics began -- Discovering DNA -- Gene science today -- The human genome -- Genetic engineering -- GM foods -- Genetic medicine -- Designer babies -- Cloning -- Living forever -- DNA testing -- Right or wrong? -- Perfect people -- Making money -- Making monsters -- Into the future -- Timeline -- Who's who

Target audience

juvenile

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Introduction to genes & DNAInternet-linked introduction to genes & DNAGenes and DNA

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