Genetics Vol 2, E-I

A comprehensive collection of articles on all aspects of genetics, from Mendel to the decoding of the human genome. Explains the workings of genes and chromosomes, genetic diseases, and biotechnology. Also covers the ethical, legal, and social issues connected to genetic science. Includes full-color photos and line drawings, a glossary of scientific terms, and coverage of careers in the field.

this Four-volume Set For Middle And High School Students And Above Covers The History, Theory, Technology, And Uses (and Misuses) Of Genetic Knowledge, From Classical To Molecular To Population Genetics. The 258 Signed Entries Are Alphabetically Arranged And Discuss Topics Such As Inheritance, From Mendel To The Present; Genetic Diseases, And How Genes Influence Various Disorders; Biotechnology, With An Emphasis On Lab Techniques Used In Many High School Classes; Ethical, Legal And Social Issues, Including Genetically Modified Foods And Cloning; History Of Genetics; And Careers. About 300 Color Illustrations Support The Text. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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this Outstanding New Encyclopedia Of Genetics Will Be Welcomed In High School Libraries And Will Likely Also Find A Place In College Libraries. It Includes A Thorough Presentation Of Modern Genetics With Many Appealing Features. Each Volume Includes A Volume Index (with A Comprehensive Index In Volume 4), An Extensive Glossary Of Terms, And A Topic Outline That Shows How All The Articles Can Be Grouped In Broader Topic Areas. A Sampling Includes: Bacterial Genetics; Biotechnology; Careers; The Cell Cycle; Cloned Or Transgenic Organisms; Gene Expression And Regulation; Ethical, Legal, And Social Issues; And Genomes And Genomics. When New Terms Are Used, They Are Defined In The Margins, Often Several Times. For Example, Allete Is Defined Nine Times In The Third Volume Alone, The Index Giving Specific Page Numbers. The Signed Articles, Contributed By More Than 150 Scientists, Are Enhanced With Excellent Photographs, Illustrative Models, And Diagrams. Each Article Is Followed By A Short Bibliography And Suggested Internet Sources. The Articles Are Clear And Understandable, Accessible But Not Oversimplified. Although This Set Is Probably Targeted At Advanced Biology Students, Articles On Subjects Such As Hiv/aids, Diabetes, And Breast Cancer Will Make It Quite Useful For Health Students, And There Is Plenty Of Career Information. Biographies Of Many Noted Geneticists, Such As Gregor Mendel Or Francis Crick, Are Included, With Emphasis On Their Contributions. For Schools That Can Afford It, This Major Publication Will Be A Valuable Addition To Library Resources. Glossary. Index. Illus. Photos. Further Reading. 2003, Macmillan, 1,177p. In 4 Vols. Plb

This title covers the full spectrum of this most important science. Major themes Inheritance, from Mendel to the present Genes and chromosomes, with full exploration of how genes work in the cell Genetic diseases, including hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and more than a dozen other common and well-known genetic disorders, plus how genes influence cancer, mental illness, and other complex disorders Biotechnology, with special emphasis on lab techniques now in use in many high school classes, including eletrophoresis, restriction enzymes, and gene cloning Ethical, legal, and social issues, including genetically modified foods and cloning History of genetics, with both biographies and histories of major themes in genetics Careers Annotation This new series offers the most comprehensive views of key areas in the world of science. Each set explores all facets of the topic, offering not only descriptive and analytical information, but also cultural and ethical issues and career opportunities. Major themes include: inheritance, from Mendel to the present; genes and chromosomes, with full exploration of how genes work in the cell; genetic diseases; biotechnology; history of genetics; careers; and more Presents 253 alphabetized articles on topics in genetics, covering disorders, social issues, the tools used by scientists, and the history of genetic study Vol. 1. A-D Vol. 2. E-I Vol. 3. K-P Vol. 4. Q-Z.