The mysterious world of the human genome / Frank Ryan.
| Author/creator | Ryan, Frank, 1944- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2016. |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | x, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Who could have guessed it? -- DNA is confirmed as the code -- The story in the picture -- A couple of misfits -- The secret of life -- The sister molecule -- The logical next step -- First draft of the human genome -- How heredity changes -- The advantage of living together -- The viruses that are part of us -- Genomic level evolution -- The master controllers -- Our history preserved in our DNA -- Our more distant ancestors -- The great wilderness of prehistory -- Our human relatives -- The fate of the Neanderthals -- What makes you unique -- The fifth element. |
| Abstract | A physician, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author describes the exciting new discoveries in human genome research and explains how understanding how DNA and chemical compounds work together in our bodies can lead to a healthier future. --Publisher's description. |
| General note | "Originally published in the English language by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. under the title The Mysterious world of the human genome � Frank Ryan 2015"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2015037539 |
| ISBN | 9781633881525 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1633881520 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (e-book) |
| ISBN | 0007549083 |
| ISBN | 9780007549085 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH447 .R93 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |