Bibliograph

Designer genes, a new era in the evolution of man, Steven Potter

Type

Label

Designer genes, a new era in the evolution of man, Steven Potter

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Designer genes

Oclc number

458582402

Responsibility statement

Steven Potter

Sub title

a new era in the evolution of man

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

adult

Classification