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The Human Genome

Editat de Carina Dennis, Richard Gallagher
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 24 oct 2001
The sequencing of the human genome has been hailed as the most ground-breaking scientific event of our time. It will, in equal measure, offer insight into our collective history and our individual identities, and open up untold possibilities for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Not since Crick and Watson's discovery of the structure of DNA has a scientific publication been greeted with such fanfare and expectation. In this fascinating and beautifully illustrated account, written and compiled by Carina Dennis and Richard Gallagher of Nature, the genome project is made uniquely accessible for a general readership. It offers an introduction to the basic biology and techniques, a guide to the main players and events in the history of genetic science, and a range of viewpoints on its impact and reception around the world, in addition to the full text of the research paper itself. An indispensable companion to the human genome, this will stand as the definitive reference guide, commemorating one of humankind's greatest achievements.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780333971437
ISBN-10: 0333971434
Pagini: 156
Ilustrații: highly illustrated in colour, many charts and diagrams
Dimensiuni: 218 x 284 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.73 kg
Editura: Palgrave MacMillan
Locul publicării:Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Foreword by James D. Watson
An introduction to the human genome
Techical aspects of sequencing made accessible
Timeline of major scientific players and events
Annotated guide to the historic research paper
Scientific viewpoints on its impact
Media reception around the world
Discussion of ethical, legal and social issues
Glossary of 'genome speak'
Education and online resources
Full text of the research paper

Recenzii

'The explanation of the science behind the project is brief and concise but readable...recommended. - Library Journal

'The Human Genome is a beautifully assembled and well-written publication, enriched with high-quality photographs and diagrams that will appeal to both students and professional scientists and educators...Dennis and Gallagher have assembled an excellent resource of genome reference materials that is wonderful reading - highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the Human Genome Project.' - Heredity

Notă biografică

Carina Dennis and Richard Gallagher, editors at Nature, the world's leading scientific weekly, were central figures in the publication of the seminal research on the sequencing of the human genome, teaming up to handle submission, scientific assessment and editing of the historic research papers that filled the pages of the journal in February 2001.

CARINA DENNIS is Senior Editor at Nature responsible for genetics and genomics, based in Washington DC. Carina originally joined Nature's London office following completion of a PhD at Oxford University in 1996. She moved to Nature's sister journal Nature Genetics, based in New York City in 1997, before rejoining Nature early in 2000.

RICHARD GALLAGHER joined Nature as Chief Biology Editor in the Autumn of 1999. Richard was previously Deputy Managing Editor at Science magazine and Wellcome Trust Lecturer in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, and has a PhD from Glasgow University. He is currently Publisher of Nature.

Caracteristici

1 Beautifully illustrated, accessible introduction to the the most important scientific event of our time, with step by step guide to scientific and technical aspects
2 Published in association with Nature, the world's leading scientific weekly and publisher of the original research, with contributions from Nobel laureates and key genome pioneers
3 Reference features include a glossary of 'genome speak', a timeline of genetic discoveries, listings on educational and online resources, and the full text of the research paper itself

Descriere

The sequencing of the human genome has been hailed as the most ground-breaking scientific event of our time. It will, in equal measure, offer insight into our collective history and our individual identities, and open up untold possibilities for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Not since Crick and Watson's discovery of the structure of DNA has a scientific publication been greeted with such fanfare and expectation. In this fascinating and beautifully illustrated account, written and compiled by Carina Dennis and Richard Gallagher of Nature, the genome project is made uniquely accessible for a general readership. It offers an introduction to the basic biology and techniques, a guide to the main players and events in the history of genetic science, and a range of viewpoints on its impact and reception around the world, in addition to the full text of the research paper itself. An indispensable companion to the human genome, this will stand as the definitive reference guide, commemorating one of humankind's greatest achievements.