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Is human cloning in our future? : theories about genetics / Tom Jackson.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Jackson, Tom, Beyond the theory: science of the future ; Publisher: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Edition: First editionDescription: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538226704
  • 1538226707
  • 9781538226711
  • 1538226715
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Genetics and clones -- What is a clone? -- Natural clones -- Dolly the sheep -- Could we clone a human? -- Genetics at work -- DNA -- Reading the chemical code -- Stem cells -- Hox genes -- Genetic modification -- Genetic engineering -- GMOs -- Gene therapy -- Replace and renew -- Superhumans -- Eugenics -- Genetics in the future -- Epigenetics -- XNA and xenobiology.
Summary: "Even the most reluctant readers are likely curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity, and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they desire. It even covers hot button issues like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food." --publisher's website.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 572.86 J14 Available 33111009683687
Total holds: 0

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Even the most reluctant readers are likely curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity, and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they desire. It even covers hot button issues like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food. With vivid, full-color artwork and fascinating sidebars and fact boxes throughout the uncomplicated, fascinating text, this book will find a perfect home in any collection.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Genetics and clones -- What is a clone? -- Natural clones -- Dolly the sheep -- Could we clone a human? -- Genetics at work -- DNA -- Reading the chemical code -- Stem cells -- Hox genes -- Genetic modification -- Genetic engineering -- GMOs -- Gene therapy -- Replace and renew -- Superhumans -- Eugenics -- Genetics in the future -- Epigenetics -- XNA and xenobiology.

"Even the most reluctant readers are likely curious about cloning and the scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it possible for them to access the latest information about genetic engineering, stem cells, heredity, and the idea that humans may be able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the offspring they desire. It even covers hot button issues like eugenics and the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food." --publisher's website.

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Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 1 195797.

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