Decoding Life: Unraveling the Mysteries of the GenomeThe discovery and purpose of DNA, as well as what understanding the human genome means for the future, are competently outlined in this volume. Pros and cons of many ethical issues are covered--from stem cell research to designer babies. |
Contents
CONTENTS | 7 |
Searching for Damaged Genes | 25 |
Stems and Snips | 47 |
Engineering Ourselves | 61 |
Privacy and Justice | 83 |
Glossary 104 | |
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adult Alec Jeffreys alleles antigen banteng base pairs biotech body cancer Celera chromosome clone human cloning research copy create cure damaged genes DECODING designer babies develop DNA chip DNA fingerprinting DNA ladder DNA sequence doctors donor drugs egg cell embryo embryonic stem cell entire genome enzyme experts fertilization final draft fragments gene therapy gene therapy procedures genetic diseases genetic engineering genetic material genetic research genomic revolution germline engineering GM crops GM foods grow healthy genes HGP scientists human cloning Human Genome Project human reproductive cloning immune system implanted infection junk DNA Kary Mullis laboratory live located multigene disease mutant genes nucleotide bases nucleus opponents organs parents patient person person's genome potential produce protein SCID SNPs species sperm cells spider silk Steve techniques telomeres therapeutic cloning tissue trigger uterus Venter viral vectors virus viruses white blood cells