The human genome mapping the blueprint of human life / Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.
| Author/creator | Mooney, Carla, 1970- |
| Other author | Casteel, Tom. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2020] |
| Description | 120 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Inquire & investigate Focus on science Inquire and investigate. ^A1295239 Focus on science (Nomad Press) UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Timeline -- Introduction: The code of life -- How genes work -- The race to map the human genome -- What does the human genome tell us? -- Using the human genome to improve health -- Human evolution: the story of us -- Our genomic future. |
| Abstract | Mooney helps readers explore the discoveries scientists have made about the human genome. These discoveries help us better understand and treat certain diseases, trace our human ancestry and migration, and compare our species to others. She also explores some of the ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from advances in genomic science. |
| General note | Back cover of book has series as: Inquire investigate human science. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020300609 |
| ISBN | 9781619309043 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1619309041 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781619309074 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1619309076 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |