Life and Science

What are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested reader.

What are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested reader.

There is growing academic interest in addressing the relationship of religion and science. There are also very generous funding sources that encourage scientists to demonstrate the reality of purpose

"It is time to learn how living things grow and change."--

Shows the differences between baby animals, including snakes, penguins, and pandas.

Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing. The eight volumes in Life Science use clear language and a variety of photographs, illustrations, and

Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing. The eight volumes in Life Science use clear language and a variety of photographs, illustrations, an

Gareth Stevens Vital Science books are designed to help prepare students for NCLB science testing. The eight volumes in Life Science use clear language and a variety of photographs, illustrations, a

Introduces some of the most influential scientists in the history of cell biology.

Bored of academia? Sick of publish-or-perish and the grant-chasing treadmill? You’ve probably thought about building a career in the pharmaceutical industry, only to find a confusing world of unfamili

Presents an introduction to cells, discussing cellular structure, size, shape, and movement, the role of cytoplasm and organelles, and the process of cell division.

How do plants help you breathe? Why are fungi and bacteria important? Do plants have “lungs”? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting leve

"Why do some plants have flowers? Can a bat pollinate a plant? How do aspen trees clone themselves? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new excitin

Looks at the science of heredity, describing such hybrid animals as the zeedonk and the wolphin.

Explains the science of genetics and cloning, including the possibility of using the gene therapy to cure diseases.

"Why do people look like their parents? What is a double helix? Are mutations helpful or harmful? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting