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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7
Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13
Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35
Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel’s Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55
Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73
Chapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75
Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91
Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105
Chapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125
Chapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141
Chapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157
Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 173
Chapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175
Chapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It’s All a Numbers Game 193
Chapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211
Chapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229
Chapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249
Part 4: Genetics and Your World 263
Chapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265
Chapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283
Chapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305
Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319
Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339
Part 5: The Part of Tens 353
Chapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355
Chapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365
Index 371
