The Human Genome

By Carina Dennis

The sequencing of the human genome has been hailed as the most ground breaking scientific event of the new century. It offers the exciting prospect of fresh insights into our collective history, our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0333971434
• ISBN13: 9780333971437
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Everything you need to understand about the genome project

This book takes you from 0 to 100 in a few chapters. The background, methods and significance of the genome project are explained and illustrated, along with a beautiful reprinting of the landmark scientific paper from the journal Nature.As a doctor who hasn't worked in genetics, I needed something like this to get me up to speed on this crucial area of modern medical science.Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.