Genetics For Dummies

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Tara Rodden Robinson (Auburn University; Oregon State University) Lisa Spock (Indiana University School of Medicine)

Genetics For Dummies

Tara Rodden Robinson (Auburn University; Oregon State University), Lisa Spock (Indiana University School of Medicine)

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13 December 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Biology, life sciences

Your no-nonsense guide to genetics

With rapid advances in genomic technologies, genetic testing has become a key part of both clinical practice and research. Scientists are constantly discovering more about how genetics plays a role in health and disease, and healthcare providers are using this information to more accurately identify their patients' particular medical needs. Genetic information is also increasingly being used for a wide range of non-clinical purposes, such as exploring one's ancestry.

This new edition of Genetics For Dummies serves as a perfect course supplement for students pursuing degrees in the sciences. It also provides science-lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow and easy-to-understand information about this exciting and constantly evolving field. This edition includes recent developments and applications in the field of genetics, such as:

Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing Precision medicine and pharmacogenetics Direct-to-consumer genetic testing for health risks Ancestry testing

Featuring information on some of the hottest topics in genetics right now, this book makes it easier than ever to wrap your head around this fascinating subject.

By: Tara Rodden Robinson (Auburn University; Oregon State University), Lisa Spock (Indiana University School of Medicine)
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781119633037
ISBN 10: 1119633036
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 13 December 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print

Introduction 1 Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: What’s What and Who’s Who 9 Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology 21 Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 41 Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits 57 Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73 Chapter 5: DNA: The Basis of Life 75 Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91 Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105 Chapter 8: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 123 Chapter 9: RNA: DNA’s Close Cousin 137 Chapter 10: Translating the Genetic Code 151 Chapter 11: Gene Expression: What a Cute Pair of Genes 165 Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 181 Chapter 12: When Things Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 183 Chapter 13: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 199 Chapter 14: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 217 Chapter 15: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 235 Chapter 16: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 255 Part 4: Genetics and Your World 269 Chapter 17: Tracing Human History and the Future of the Planet 271 Chapter 18: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 287 Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 307 Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 327 Part 5: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 21: Ten Defining Events in Genetics 341 Chapter 22: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 349 Glossary 359 Index 365

Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD, was an instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Genetics in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. She has also been an instructor at Oregon State University. Lisa Cushman Spock, PhD, CGC, is a clinical genomics specialist and former genetics counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine.