Synopses & Reviews
The sequencing of the human genome is being hailed as history's most important scientific discovery. This unprecedented project to map our genes is the key to human history and identity, and to an extraordinary future of scientific and medical progress. Now the editors of
Nature, the world's leading scientific publication, help everyone understand the human genome. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this full-color guide covers everything from the basic biology and landmark events to key players and the political, social, and scientific impact. From the frontline of science reporting, here's the one book everyone needs to understand—and appreciate—one of the the great revolutions in science.
Synopsis
The sequencing of the human genome is being hailed as history's most important scientific discovery. This unprecedented project to map our genes is the key to human history and identity, and to an extraordinary future of scientific and medical progress. Now the editors of
Nature, the world's leading scientific publication, help everyone understand the human genome. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this full-color guide covers everything from the basic biology and landmark events to key players and the political, social, and scientific impact. From the frontline of science reporting, here's the one book everyone needs to understand—and appreciate—one of the the great revolutions in science.
About the Author
Carlina Dennis and
Richard Gallagher are both editors for
Nature. Dennis lives in Washington, DC and Gallagher lives in London.
Table of Contents
An Owner’s Guide to the Genome
Watson & Crick
DNA as an Icon
The Art of DNA Sequencing
Map of World Genomics
Celera Overview
Guide to the Wellcome Trust
Timeline
Genome in the News
The Sequence and Society
Next Steps
News and Views
Initial Sequencing and Analysis of the Human Genome
The Genome Sequence
An Owner’s Guide to the Genome
Watson & Crick
DNA as an Icon
The Art of DNA Sequencing
Map of World Genomics
Celera Overview
Guide to the Wellcome Trust
Timeline
Genome in the News
The Sequence and Society
Next Steps
News and Views
Initial Sequencing and Analysis of the Human Genome
The Genome Sequence