The Gene : A historical perspective

A history of the science of genetics discusses its roots in heredity, the discovery of DNA, the Human Genome Project, the applications of genetic work, and the controversy surrounding genetic engineering.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ted Everson
Format: Printed Book
Series:Greenwood guides to great ideas in science.
Subjects:
Genetics > History. Molecular genetics > History. Heredity.
Table of Contents:
  • Ancient and medieval inheritance
  • Renaissance and Enlightenment views of inheritance
  • Heredity in the nineteenth century
  • Gregor Mendel and the concept of the gene
  • The gene and unifying biology
  • Molecular biology and the gene
  • The switch to DNA
  • Manipulating DNA
  • The human genome project
  • Genetics today
  • The gene and ethical issues.

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