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| View Larger Image | The Human Genome | Hardcoverby Carina Dennis (Editor), Richard Gallagher (Editor)
| List Price: | $32.00 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 184 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 15, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 982,662nd |
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The sequencing of the human genome is being hailed as history's most important scientific discovery. This unprecedented project attempts to map our complete DNA sequence-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 genetics and the basic biology and landmark events, the key players, and its political, social, and scientific impact. It also includes the full text of Nature's papers that unveil the human genome. From the frontline of science reporting, and with a foreword by James Watson, the man who discovered the double helix structure of DNA, here is the one book everyone needs to understand-and appreciate-one of the great revolutions in science.The Human Genome:* is the first comprehensive report on the Human Genome project* combines essential background, clear explanations, and expert analysis* evaluates the impact on science, medicine, and society-both opportunities and risks |
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Everything you need to understand about the genome project  5 Stars
December 27, 2001
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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