| An A to Z of DNA Science: What Scientists Mean When They Talk about Genes and Genomes Contributor(s): Witherly, Jeffrey L. (Author), Perry, Galen P. (Author), Leja, Darryl L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879696001 ISBN-13: 9780879696009 Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press OUR PRICE: $4.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2001 Annotation: Medical science constantly demands our attention, as patients or relatives, concerned citizens, voters, investors, or simply curious individuals. But for those without training, the language of science is often hard to follow. The A to Z of DNA Science book series defines and illustrates specialized terms in ways that non-specialists can appreciate and enjoy. This volume focuses on the language of genes, genomes, DNA, biotechnology, and heredity, defining, explaining, and illustrating over 200 terms used in books, broadcasting, websites, and newspaper and magazine articles. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Medical | Dictionaries & Terminology - Medical | Genetics |
| Dewey: 576.503 |
| LCCN: 2001042138 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 7.4" (0.40 lbs) 125 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Medical science constantly demands our attention, as patients or relatives, concerned citizens, voters, investors, or simply curious individuals. But for those without training, the language of science is often hard to follow. The A to Z of DNA Science book series defines and illustrates specialized terms in ways that non-specialists can appreciate and enjoy. This volume focuses on the language of genes, genomes, DNA, biotechnology, and heredity, defining, explaining, and illustrating over 200 terms used in books, broadcasting, websites, and newspaper and magazine articles. |