The thrilling conclusion to The Extinction Files is finally here! A code hidden in the human genome...will reveal the ultimate secret of human existence. And could hold humanity's only hope of surviva
Seven lectures in this slender volume explain what the human genome is, what it does, and its implications in health and disease. McConkey (emeritus, molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, Un
Presenting the genes of the human genome in their biological context, Guide to the Human Genome is an extensive online resource (also available in print) that provides easy access to information about
Completion of the Human Genome Project is just the tip of the iceberg in our understanding of human genetics. How can information gathered during the Human Genome Project be used? This brief booklet e
The human genome, i.e. the entire genetic code of humans, contains 20,000 to 30,000 genes that constitute the base pairs of the DNA as segments of a text containing 6 billion segments assembled of the
How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work? Over the past 50 years we have deciphe
The latest studies of the human genome are revealing exciting new discoveries. This groundbreaking book uses illuminating metaphors and reader-friendly language to show how the DNA and related chemica
How could a relatively simple chemical code give rise to the complexity of a human being? How could our human genome have evolved? And how does it actually work? Over the past 50 years we have deciphe
As genetic issues play a growing role in health practice and public policy, new knowledge in this field will continue to have significant implications for individuals and society. Written to communic
Although the human genome has been sequenced, it can be difficult to find answers to seemingly simple questions about its characteristics. How many genes are there? Which genes are commonly associa
