January 2020
Beginner
400 pages
11h 19m
English
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Introduction
Genetics affects all living things. Although sometimes complicated and always diverse, all genetics comes down to basic principles of heredity — how traits are passed from one generation to the next — and how DNA is put together. As a science, genetics is a fast-growing field because of its untapped potential — for good and for bad. Despite its complexity, genetics can be surprisingly accessible. Genetics is a bit like peeking behind a movie’s special effects to find a deceptively simple and elegant system running the whole show.
About This Book
Genetics For Dummies, 3rd Edition, is an overview of the entire field of genetics. Our goal is to explain every topic so that anyone, even someone without any genetics background at all, can follow the subject and understand how it works. As in the first and second editions, we include many examples from the frontiers of research. We also make sure that the book has detailed coverage of some of the hottest topics that you hear about in the news, including gene therapy, pharmacogenetics, and gene editing. And we address the practical side of genetics: how it affects your health and the world around you. In short, this book is designed to be a solid introduction to genetics basics and to provide some details on the subject.
Genetics is a fast-paced field; new discoveries are coming out all the time. You can use this book to help you get through your genetics course or for self-guided study. Genetics For Dummies, 3rd Edition, ...
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