The code of life : all about genes, DNA, genetic engineering and why you are the way you are
Häfner, Carla, 1978-2024
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"This book explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research and engineering and right through to the question of identity--because who would have thought how much of our personality is defined by our genes and how interesting genes can be?"-- Provided by publisher.
Main title:
The code of life : all about genes, DNA, genetic engineering and why you are the way you are / Carla Häfner, Mieke Scheier ; translated by Susan Haynes-Huber.
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Imprint:
London : Flying Eye Books, 2024.©2024
Collation:
68 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm
Notes:
Includes index.First published in German in 2022 as Der Code des Lebens : alles über Gene, DNA, Gentechnik und warum du so bist, wie du bist.In English, translated from the German.
Audience:
Interest age level: 10+ years old.
Contents:
The birth of geneticsA look through the microscopeIn the Fly RoomWhat genes are made ofIn the labThe zip functionCracking the genetic code - Packed away in the nucleusMistakes happenAbout diversityPrisoners of our genes?Family connectionsThe blueprint for a human beingMaking comparisonsThe early days of genetic engineeringRemarkable medicinesRepairing DNACRISPR: the gene editing toolGreen genetic engineeringSaving the environmentGene driveDolly the sheep and other clonesTiny all-roundersDinosaurs and other prehistoric giantsCriminals beware!New vaccinesClosing wordsYour own research.
ISBN:
9781838741785 (hbk)9781838741785
Dewey class:
576.5576
Language:
EnglishGerman
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BRN:
553804
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology | J 576 HAF | Onloan - Due: 16 Aug 2025 |
| Sandringham Library | Junior Non-Fiction Science & Technology | J 576 HAF | Available |