Genes: A Very Short Introduction

by Jonathan Slack and Jonathan M.W. Slack

Book Overview

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. By explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192856707
• ISBN13: 9780192856708
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.4" x 6.5"