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9780805348774

Understanding The Human Genome Project

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  • ISBN13:

    9780805348774

  • ISBN10:

    0805348778

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-10-19
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

Completion of the Human Genome Project is just the tip of the iceberg in our understanding of human genetics. How can information gathered during the Human Genome Project be used? This brief booklet explains in accessible language what readers need to understand about the Human Genome Project, including the background, findings, and social and ethical implications. The author, Michael Palladino, also includes relevant Web resources and exercises for readers.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(1)
Defining the Human Genome Project
1(8)
Genome Basics
1(6)
Goals of the Human Genome Project
7(2)
How Is the Genome Studied? The Tools
9(11)
What Have We Learned So Far?
20(5)
Where Are All the Genes?
20(2)
What Is This ``Junk''?
22(1)
Are Humans Really Unique?
22(2)
Gene Discovery
24(1)
``Take Home'' Message
24(1)
Learning About the Human Genome Project via the Internet
25(5)
Sites to Visit and Internet Exercises
26(4)
Genome Issues
30(4)
Where Do We Go from Here?
34(6)
Resources for Students and Educators
40
For Students
40(3)
For Educators
43(1)
Journal Articles
44(1)
Popular Books
44

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