Book
Genetics for dummies / by Tara Rodden Robinson, PhD and Lisa Cushman Spock, PhD, CGC.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781119633037 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xiii, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Edition: 3rd edition.
- Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies, A Wiley Brand, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Learning made easy"--Cover. Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Genetics > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Medical genetics > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Human genetics > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 576.5 Rob 2020 | 31681010183457 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
This third edition includes recent developments and applications in the field of genetics, helping science-lovers of all skill levels wrap their heads around this fascinating subject. Original. - WILEY
Your no-nonsense guide to genetics
With rapid advances in genomic technologies, genetic testing has become a key part of both clinical practice and research. Scientists are constantly discovering more about how genetics plays a role in health and disease, and healthcare providers are using this information to more accurately identify their patients' particular medical needs. Genetic information is also increasingly being used for a wide range of non-clinical purposes, such as exploring one's ancestry.
This new edition of Genetics For Dummies serves as a perfect course supplement for students pursuing degrees in the sciences. It also provides science-lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow and easy-to-understand information about this exciting and constantly evolving field. This edition includes recent developments and applications in the field of genetics, such as:
- Whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing
- Precision medicine and pharmacogenetics
- Direct-to-consumer genetic testing for health risks
- Ancestry testing
Featuring information on some of the hottest topics in genetics right now, this book makes it easier than ever to wrap your head around this fascinating subject.
