Description: The Human DNA Manual : Understanding Your Genetic Code (Haynes Manuals, Hardcover, New) by Dr. Melita Irving The Human DNA Manual aims to enlighten and entertain the genetically curious layperson on all aspects of our DNA and genetic code. An introductory section covers the basic concepts of genetics and debunks some of the confusion that stems from associated jargon. A history of DNA discovery explains the role of this molecule-of-inheritance and how it conveys the recipe for life, including how to extract your own DNA at home using every day household items.Discussing the relevance of DNA in the past, present and the future, author Melita Irving also covers the potential influence genes have in driving evolution; the concept of bringing back notable historical species from extinction, and the widespread role of DNA in everyday practices. Current issues, such as genetic conditions and the latest medical breakthroughs in detecting them, forensic science, gene therapy and sequencing are all clearly explained. Finally, the book looks at the future of genes and examines the impact DNA will have on the lives of the next generation — the epigenetics era and potentially heritable consequences of environmental exposures, the contribution of genetic engineering to a functioning society, the concept of gene editing in reproductive medicine, the slippery slope to a 'superhuman' race, and human cloning, as well as the potential for the development of new therapies using gene technology.
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Book Title: The Human DNA Manual
Book Series: Haynes Manuals
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Length: 11in
Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C.
Original Language: English
Publication Year: 2019
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 0.5in
Author: Melita Irving
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Science, Medical
Topic: Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetics, Life Sciences / Biology
Item Width: 8.5in
Item Weight: 27.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 175 Pages