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Genetics for Dummies [Paperback]

Tara Rodden Robinson PhD. (Author)

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (9 Sep 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764595547
ISBN-13: 978-0764595547
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 19 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases

Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics

Want to know more about genetics? This non–intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals. From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double–helix, you get clear explanations in easy–to–understand terms. Plus, you′ll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats.

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What geneticists do
How traits are passed on
How genetic counseling works
The basics of cloning
The role of DNA in forensics
The scoop on the Human Genome Project

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Reveals the connections between genetics and specific diseases

Understand the science and the ethics behind genetics

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What geneticists do
How traits are passed on
How genetic counseling works
The basics of cloning
The role of DNA in forensics
The scoop on the Human Genome Project

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive, 2 May 2008

By	G. Lynch "G Lynch" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book is definitely not just for dummies. It goes into a lot of detail and is reasonably up-to-date. However having never studied this subject before I found it really hard work to read. The problem is it jumps across a wide range of topics and you are required to remember and be able to cross-link topics on different pages. A book with a logical top-down structure would be much easier to digest.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Convinient, 13 Feb 2010

By	Hannah Brown (Northampton) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book is very convinient to get a quick and basic understanding of genetics. It explains the termonlogy used in genetics really well, which became my main use of the book. When I didn't understand certain termology used I would look into this book would then find an simple yet effective answer! For people starting out in genetics or just have an interest in genetics I highly recommend this for you. For those or you who already have a basic understanding of genetics this book may be good at refreshing your memory but is not good for extending your knowledge.
I highly recommend this book as a starting point, and it does make a very interesting read. The layout keeps you interested throughout.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 21 Dec 2007

By	DS "DS" (Durham, England) - See all my reviews

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I was cruelly forced to take a genetics module as part of my stage one zoology degree, and to begin with found it completely impossible, not to mention unutterably boring. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I'm actually quite enjoying it now because of this book. All of the concepts are explained step by step, and so far I haven't come across anything I don't understand, even though more detail is given than I need to know. It's very reasonably priced too so it won't feel like a waste of money when I no longer need it (unlike the �40 book I was advised to buy and haven't yet opened!).

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5.0 out of 5 stars genetics for dummies
Complicated concepts explained in a clear ,easy to understand style . References to everday examples make sure it is never boring.

Published 1 month ago by mcq

5.0 out of 5 stars good overview of the subject
Although the book is written for 'dummies' it is a very good reference book for genetics students, even at degree level.One of the best genetics textbooks I have read to date. Read more

Published 13 months ago by A. Abbiss

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it says on the tin!!
What can I say it is exactly what it says on the front cover perfect if you are finding genetics a struggle at any level from gcse to degree

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