Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / Steven Potter.

Author
Potter, S. Steven [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
New York : Random House, c2010.
Description
viii, 188 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

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    Subject(s)
    Notes
    Includes index.
    Contents
    • The true story of Adam
    • Figuring out which genes do what
    • Sequencing the human genome
    • The sequencing revolution
    • Dogs
    • What is all of that DNA doing anyway?
    • Jumping genes (transposable elements)
    • Genetic disease
    • The surprising embryo
    • Stem cells
    • Modifying genes
    • But is it moral?
    • Are we smart enough to pick optimal gene combinations?
    • Do no harm
    • Athletics
    • Alternative views
    • The future.
    ISBN
    • 9781400069057 (alk. paper) :
    • 140006905X (alk. paper)
    LCCN
    2009041659
    OCLC
    458582402
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