From the discoveries of Watson and Crick to the appearance of Dolly the Sheep, the last fifty years have ushered in a revolution of knowledge in how organisms develop, function, and replicate. Scientists are now engaged in an epic task that will catapult the revolution to new heights: the sequencing of the human genome. Consider the scope of such a discovery. How different are we from one another? Does race have a scientific meaning? Is there such a thing as a disease gene? What are the potential risks of genetically ...
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From the discoveries of Watson and Crick to the appearance of Dolly the Sheep, the last fifty years have ushered in a revolution of knowledge in how organisms develop, function, and replicate. Scientists are now engaged in an epic task that will catapult the revolution to new heights: the sequencing of the human genome. Consider the scope of such a discovery. How different are we from one another? Does race have a scientific meaning? Is there such a thing as a disease gene? What are the potential risks of genetically modified food? Does a clone have a soul? The Human Genome Project will inevitably lead to landmark changes in medicine, agriculture, and the study of evolutiona "and will ultimately define the course of human history. The Genomic Revolution: Unveiling the Unity of Life takes readers on a fascinating journey through genomicsa "from the basic presentation of ideas about heredity through the essential principles of molecular biology, including an exploration of the ethical implications of the genome project for individuals and society. Some of the worlda (TM)s leading experts in genomicsa "Harold Varmus, Leroy Hood, Daniel Kevles, and Craig Venter, to name just a fewa "contribute their assessments of the state of current scientific research. Written for anyone wondering why we are the way we are, The Genomic Revolution is a timely and important collection that spans the science, the promise, and the potential pitfalls of a field moving so quickly that its achievements may alternately delight and trouble us, but almost always surprise us.
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study copy. 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: 0309074363.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good Dust Jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 266 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight inside pages. No bent corners. shelf wear on closed pages and cover
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Fine in Very Good+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Dust jacket had small chip from top front outer corner tip, top and bottom edges lightly rubbed. Blue cloth covers with black lettering on spine. 249 pages.
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UsedVeryGood. Hardcover; Joseph Henry Press; light fading, light shelf wear to exterior; otherwise in very good condition with clean text, firm binding. Dust jacket shows light fading, light shelf wear.