Barnes, Barry
Genomes and What to Make of Them
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226054568
- author:
- Barnes, Barry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 1.8 x 14.6 x 22.2 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Human Genome Project's completion in 2003 marked a significant scientific breakthrough, providing the first full picture of the human genome. Since then, genomics has been at the forefront of news, with its benefits and risks being widely debated. Genomes and What to Make of Them offers a clear and lively account of the genomic revolution and its promise. The book begins by tracing the history of genetics and genomics from Mendel to Watson and Crick, before exploring the use of genomics in understanding evolutionary paths and its implications for human evolution. The authors then examine both the power and risks of genetics, including its economic potential and the claims surrounding certain genes and traits. Ultimately, they argue that we are now living with a new knowledge that has the potential to shape our future, presenting stark choices between different paths forward.
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