genetics

Introduces key concepts in a field that may revolutionize our understanding of human health and disease, and highlights major findings in epigenetic research and the role of epigenetic phenomena in cancer, mental illness, and aging.

"The future is bright for 16-year-old Ava Holland and the residents of Evereach. They don't have to worry about old age or even getting sick. In their world, humans regenerate, heal, and live for hundreds of years. Mortality isn't something to fear. Disease has been all but eradicated. Everything changes when Ava watches her brother die and he doesn't regenerate. Ava's genetics are called into question by the government, scientists, extremists, and Ava herself. Could her genes hold the answer to mortality? Is she an anomaly or something to be feared? Determined not to become anyone's guinea pig, Ava doesn't stick around to find out. She wants answers too, but the only person who can help her is 17-year-old Michael Bradley, the boy who killed her brother. If either of them have even the slightest chance ofsurvival, they must find the genetic keys hidden in Ava's DNA before it's too late."--Back cover.

"[An] introduction to the building blocks of life--DNA! ... 3D-style illustrations and diagrams help explain what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into bite-sized chunks... explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern-day genetic research--and what's in store for the future."--Provided by publisher.

This volume is a straightforward, comprehensive guide to the study of living matter: what it is composed of, how it reproduces, how it reacts to the environment around it, and how it evolves.

Presents facts, diagrams, and statistics on several aspects of genetics and genetic engineering, covering such topics as the history of genetics, the Human Genome Project, biotechnology, and ethical issues.

When Don Tillman, a genetics professor, decides it is time to get married, he devises a scientific survey designed to filter out undesirables, calling it the "Wife Project." When Don meets Rosie Jarman, she is quickly eliminated as wife material, but when he assists Rosie in a search for her biological father, he discovers that love finds you, not the other way around.

In the year 2367, a Hex named Raven attempted to make public the existence of a secret government laboratory experimenting on Hexes, only to have it destroyed.

A collection of essays from a variety of viewpoints about human genetics.

An introduction to genes, heredity, and traits.