| Title |
Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / Steven Potter. |
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| Publication Info. |
New York : Random House, [2010] |
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©2010 |
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| Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Adult Department
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616.042 POTTER |
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| Plainville Public Library - Non Fiction
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611.018 POT |
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| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
viii, 188 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Note |
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. |
| Subject |
Genes -- Popular works.
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Human genetics -- Popular works.
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Genetic engineering -- Popular works.
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| ISBN |
9781400069057 alkaline paper |
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140006905X alkaline paper |
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