The sequencing of the human genome is being hailed as history's most important scientific discovery. This unprecedented project to map our genes is the key to human history and identity, and to an extraordinary future of scientific and medical progress. Now the editors of Nature, the world's leading scientific publication, help everyone understand the human genome. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this full-color guide covers everything from the basic biology and landmark events to key players and the political, social, and scientific impact. From the frontline of science reporting, here's the one book everyone needs to understand—and appreciate—one of the the great revolutions in science.
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Dennis and Gallagher, both editors of Nature, have pulled together a concise overview of the basics of DNA, genetics, and the Human Genome Project (including some historical context) to help the lay reader understand the human genome. The first comprehensive survey and summary of the human genome sequence was published in the February 15, 2001, issue of Nature and makes up the second half of this book. A chapter on the project's history discusses research leading to Watson and Crick's 1953 DNA structure paper in Nature and continuing research that led to the Human Genome Project. The race with the Celera Genomics Group to map the genome is also mentioned. The explanation of the science behind the project is brief and concise but readable. There are sections on how the sequence can be used and on the ethics of using the information contained in our cells, as well as some cautions about what we really know at this time. One interesting section contains quotes about the human genome. Recommended for public libraries. Margaret Henderson, Cold Spring Harbor Lab. Lib., NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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"The explanation of the science behind the project is brief and concise but readable...recommended." --Library Journal
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This book takes you from 0 to 100 in a few chapters. The background, methods and significance of the genome project are explained and illustrated, along with a beautiful reprinting of the landmark scientific paper from the journal Nature.As a doctor who hasn't worked in genetics, I needed something like this to get me up to speed on this crucial area of modern medical science. Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.
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