Genes : a very short introduction
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London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
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London ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
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xiv, 120 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-115) and index.
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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. 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 ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime. Slack also explores issues such as the role of genetic heritability and IQ as well as the changes that occur in the genes of populations during evolution. An ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how genetics can be put to use, this Very Short Introduction demonstrates the ways in which the gene concept has been understood and used by molecular biologists, population biologists, and social scientists around the world.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Slack, J. M. W. 1. (2014). Genes: a very short introduction (First edition.). Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Slack, J. M. W. 1949-. 2014. Genes: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Slack, J. M. W. 1949-. Genes: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Slack, J. M. W. 1949-. Genes: A Very Short Introduction First edition., Oxford University Press, 2014.
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