Bibliograph

The human genome, mapping the blueprint of human life, Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

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The human genome, mapping the blueprint of human life, Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The human genome

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Responsibility statement

Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Series statement

Inquire & investigateFocus on science

Sub title

mapping the blueprint of human life

Summary

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adolescent

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The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life

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