dna

A book for high school students about the history and developments made in the area of cloning.

Discusses how genes are passed on through the generations, how variations occur, and how these genetic changes can help humans and other populations survive.

Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how DNA and RNA work together to make all the individual humans, animals, and plants on our planet.

Readers will learn how genetic variation results from gene mutations and sexual reproduction, as well as how asexual reproduction works, which will allow them to understand how an organism's functions depend on its specific gene structure.

Explores the issues surrounding DNA testing and privacy by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format.

How many cells are in the human body? Questions like this are answered in this engaging look at cells. Readers learn that they are the building blocks of the human body. They'll go on an adventure with Dr. Seymour Skinless, who travels under the skin to investigate how our bodies work. Dr. Seymour Skinless explains how cells function, the structure of cells, and many useful facts on this essential science curriculum topic.

Readers learn about the inherited traits parents can pass down to their children.

"This book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things--from why we have different-colored eyes to why we age. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents; forensic science and how DNA evidence helps catch criminals; and genetic engineering and if we could bring dinosaurs back to life"--Amazon.

A guide on how to use DNA to find one's long-lost family.

"CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. If it sounds complicated, that's because it is. It's almost completely changing the way we think about the future not just of science, but of humanity. CRISPR technology has the potential to eliminate diseases like malaria and cancer, improve the stability of our food supply, and help manage conservation efforts for threatened animals. But with evolving science comes unknown consequences. Are we prepared to take that risk?"--Back cover.