An A to Z of DNA Science: What Scientists Mean When They Talk About Genes and Genomes - Hardcover

Witherly, Jeffre; Perry, Galen; Leja, Darryl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879696273 ISBN 13: 9780879696276

Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

Medical science constantly demands our attention, as patients or relatives, concerned citizens, voters, investors, or simply curious individuals. But for those without training, the language of science is often hard to follow. The A to Z of DNA Science book series defines and illustrates specialized terms in ways that non-specialists can appreciate and enjoy. This volume focuses on the language of genes, genomes, DNA, biotechnology, and heredity, defining, explaining, and illustrating over 200 terms used in books, broadcasting, websites, and newspaper and magazine articles.

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This valuable and functional book is highly recommended for educated general readers and high school, lower- and upper-division undergraduate, and public libraries as well as consumer health collections. Choice

Synopsis

Medical science constantly demands our attention, as patients or relatives, concerned citizens, or simply curious individuals. But for those without training, the language of science is often hard to follow. The "A to Z..." series defines and illustrates specialized terms in ways that non-specialists can appreciate. This volume focuses on the language of genes, genomes, DNA, biotechnology, and heredity, defining, explaining, and illustrating over 200 terms used in books, broadcasting, websites, and newspaper and magazine articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879696273
• ISBN 13: 9780879696276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 126