Human Genetics Step by Step

Human Genetics Step by Step

An Introduction to Understanding DNA, Genes, and Evolution

DiTom Lewis

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Human Genetics Step by Step is an accessible introduction to DNA, genes, inheritance, and human evolution. The book begins with the fundamentals: what genes are, how DNA is structured, how chromosomes organize genetic information, and how traits pass from parents to offspring. It then explains Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, mutations, genetic disorders, and the molecular process by which DNA instructions become proteins. Later chapters broaden into epigenetics, population genetics, evolutionary genetics, genomics, biotechnology, genetic testing, pharmacogenomics, cancer genetics, ancestry, and genetic diversity. The book also covers modern tools and controversies, including CRISPR, gene therapy, direct-to-consumer testing, genetic privacy, discrimination, and the ethical limits of editing human genes. Overall, it's designed as a beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide for students, curious readers, or health professionals who want a clear foundation in genetics without needing an advanced biology background. Its main strength is connecting basic genetic mechanisms to real-world medicine, ancestry, evolution, and future genetic technologies.

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Data di pubblicazione
Jun 10, 2026
Lingua
English
Categoria
Medicina & scienza
Copyright
Tutti i diritti riservati - Licenza di copyright standard
Collaboratori
Di (autore): Tom Lewis

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Pagine
142
Tipo di rilegatura
Libro a copertina morbida Libro a copertina morbida
Colore del contenuto
Bianco e nero
Dimensioni
US Trade (152 x 229 mm)

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