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The Wonder of Genetics: The Creepy, the Curious, and the Commonplace - Paperback | Diverse Reads

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This refreshingly clear layperson's overview of genetics shows how heredity actually works and how it is studied in plants and animals, clearly explaining these concepts without an overload of technical jargon. The author devotes separate chapters to such popular topics as: the genetic differences between males and females, the potential effects of radiation on the human genome, eating irradiated or genetically modified foods, cloning, genetic therapy, stem-cell research, nature vs. nurture, and how genes are related to many diseases, psychological disturbances, and possibly other behaviors. The book concludes by addressing common misconceptions about genetics and emphasizing the discipline's potential for curing some diseases, extending human lifespan, enhancing medicine and agriculture, and generally improving society.

ISBN-13: 9781633889460

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Publication Date: 09-15-2023

Pages: 337

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)

Richard V. Kowles, PhD (Winona, MN), is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in Biology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He is the author of Solving Problems in Genetics and Genetics, Society, and Decisions, among other publications.