Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man /
Potter, S. Steven.
Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / New era in the evolution of man Steven Potter. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, c2010. - viii, 188 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes index.
The true story of Adam -- Figuring out which genes do what -- Sequencing the human genome -- The sequencing revolution -- Dogs -- What is all of that DNA doing anyway? -- Jumping genes (transposable elements) -- Genetic disease -- The surprising embryo -- Stem cells -- Modifying genes -- But is it moral? -- Are we smart enough to pick optimal gene combinations? -- Do no harm -- Athletics -- Alternative views -- The future.
140006905X (alk. paper) 9781400069057 (alk. paper)
2009041659
Genes--Popular works.
Genetic engineering--Popular works.
Human genetics--Popular works.
Designer genes : a new era in the evolution of man / New era in the evolution of man Steven Potter. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, c2010. - viii, 188 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes index.
The true story of Adam -- Figuring out which genes do what -- Sequencing the human genome -- The sequencing revolution -- Dogs -- What is all of that DNA doing anyway? -- Jumping genes (transposable elements) -- Genetic disease -- The surprising embryo -- Stem cells -- Modifying genes -- But is it moral? -- Are we smart enough to pick optimal gene combinations? -- Do no harm -- Athletics -- Alternative views -- The future.
140006905X (alk. paper) 9781400069057 (alk. paper)
2009041659
Genes--Popular works.
Genetic engineering--Popular works.
Human genetics--Popular works.