{"product_id":"genetics-for-dummies-isbn-9781394210190","title":"Genetics For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvolve your knowledge of the fast-moving world of genetic research\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the fascinating field of genetics, helping you gain a greater understanding of how genetics factors into everyday life. Perfect as a supplement to a genetics course or as an intro for the curious, this book is packed with easy-to-understand explanations of the key concepts, including an overview of cell biology. You’ll also find tons of coverage of recent discoveries in the field, plus info on how genetics can affect your health and wellbeing. Whole-genome sequencing, genetic disease treatments, exploring your ancestry, non-invasive prenatal testing—it’s all here, in the friendly and relatable Dummies style you love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp the basics of cell biology and get a primer on the field of genetic research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover what you can learn about yourself, thanks to advances in genetic testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how your genes influence your health and wellbeing, today and as you age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow along with your college-level genetics course—or refresh your knowledge—with clear explanations of complex ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenetics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is great for students of the biological sciences, and for the genetically curious everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Genetics and Your Health 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Genetics and Your World 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRené Fester Kratz, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e teaches cell biology and microbiology at Everett Community College. Kratz is the author of \u003ci\u003eMolecular \u0026amp; Cell Biology For Dummies, Biology For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBiology Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Lisa J. Spock, PhD, CGC, \u003c\/b\u003eis a clinical genomics specialist. Previously, she was a genetic counselor at Indiana University School of Medicine.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics and breakthroughs, clearly explained\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDNA, RNA, ACGT—no wonder they call it genetic code. \u003ci\u003eGenetics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you crack that code, explaining the basics of gene science in terms anyone can understand. You’ll start at the beginning, with a crash course on genes and their expression, and then you’ll graduate to genetic disorders, whole-genome sequencing, genetic engineering, and other fun stuff. 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