This text provides a behind-the-scenes look at the sequencing of the human genome project and the birth of the science of genomics. It explains genomics as an information science and traces its history back further than standard histories and news accounts to the early visionaries who saw the gene as as information carrier. It covers the early protein work of leigh Anderson and John taylor to the entreprenerial ideas of protein chemist Randall Scott and his vision of mining the database of gene sequences for pharmaceutical ...
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This text provides a behind-the-scenes look at the sequencing of the human genome project and the birth of the science of genomics. It explains genomics as an information science and traces its history back further than standard histories and news accounts to the early visionaries who saw the gene as as information carrier. It covers the early protein work of leigh Anderson and John taylor to the entreprenerial ideas of protein chemist Randall Scott and his vision of mining the database of gene sequences for pharmaceutical riches. The book also looks at the developments that have come out of the human genome project and the birth of genomics, and how they will be influencing the world of science for years to come.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0071369805.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. xv, 269 p. : ill.; 24 cm. LCCN 00049628 Type of material Book Personal name Zweiger, Gary. Main title Transducing the genome: information, anarchy, and revolution in the biomedical sciences / Gary Zweiger. Published/Created New York: McGraw-Hill, c2001. Description xv, 269 p. : ill.; 24 cm. ISBN 0071369805 LC classification QH447. Z94 2001 LC Subjects Human genome. Human gene mapping. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Dewey class no. 599.93/5
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
