Genetics And The Novel

Author : Lily E. Kay
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0804734178

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Who Wrote the Book of Life? by Lily E. Kay Pdf

This is a detailed history of one of the most important and dramatic episodes in modern science, recounted from the novel vantage point of the dawn of the information age and its impact on representations of nature, heredity, and society. Drawing on archives, published sources, and interviews, the author situates work on the genetic code (1953-70) within the history of life science, the rise of communication technosciences (cybernetics, information theory, and computers), the intersection of molecular biology with cryptanalysis and linguistics, and the social history of postwar Europe and the United States. Kay draws out the historical specificity in the process by which the central biological problem of DNA-based protein synthesis came to be metaphorically represented as an information code and a writing technology—and consequently as a “book of life.” This molecular writing and reading is part of the cultural production of the Nuclear Age, its power amplified by the centuries-old theistic resonance of the “book of life” metaphor. Yet, as the author points out, these are just metaphors: analogies, not ontologies. Necessary and productive as they have been, they have their epistemological limitations. Deploying analyses of language, cryptology, and information theory, the author persuasively argues that, technically speaking, the genetic code is not a code, DNA is not a language, and the genome is not an information system (objections voiced by experts as early as the 1950s). Thus her historical reconstruction and analyses also serve as a critique of the new genomic biopower. Genomic textuality has become a fact of life, a metaphor literalized, she claims, as human genome projects promise new levels of control over life through the meta-level of information: control of the word (the DNA sequences) and its editing and rewriting. But the author shows how the humbling limits of these scriptural metaphors also pose a challenge to the textual and material mastery of the genomic “book of life.”

Author : Matt Ridley
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780062253460

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Genome by Matt Ridley Pdf

“Ridley leaps from chromosome to chromosome in a handy summation of our ever increasing understanding of the roles that genes play in disease, behavior, sexual differences, and even intelligence. . . . . He addresses not only the ethical quandaries faced by contemporary scientists but the reductionist danger in equating inheritability with inevitability.” — The New Yorker The genome's been mapped. But what does it mean? Matt Ridley’s Genome is the book that explains it all: what it is, how it works, and what it portends for the future Arguably the most significant scientific discovery of the new century, the mapping of the twenty-three pairs of chromosomes that make up the human genome raises almost as many questions as it answers. Questions that will profoundly impact the way we think about disease, about longevity, and about free will. Questions that will affect the rest of your life. Genome offers extraordinary insight into the ramifications of this incredible breakthrough. By picking one newly discovered gene from each pair of chromosomes and telling its story, Matt Ridley recounts the history of our species and its ancestors from the dawn of life to the brink of future medicine. From Huntington's disease to cancer, from the applications of gene therapy to the horrors of eugenics, Ridley probes the scientific, philosophical, and moral issues arising as a result of the mapping of the genome. It will help you understand what this scientific milestone means for you, for your children, and for humankind.

Author : Mark Schultz
Publisher : Hill and Wang
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-23
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210588526

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The Stuff of Life by Mark Schultz Pdf

Learn about the fundamentals of human DNA and evolution in clear, simple language.

Author : Karvita B. Ahluwalia
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : Genetic regulation
ISBN : 9788122423907

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Genetics by Karvita B. Ahluwalia Pdf

About the Book: Endeavours to make this seemingly difficult subject understandable and enjoyable for the readers. It provides an account of classical and modern genetics with new developments in the field. The scope of each chapter has been broadened enough to provide information on historical landmarks as well as of new facts from current issues of major journals. Chapters on gene transcription, regulation, human genetics, recombinant DNA and genomics have been given special attention to create awareness about future areas in this growing field. Experimental work is supported by methodologie.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9392240546

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Genetics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Josie Gill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1350099864

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Biofictions: Race, Genetics and the Contemporary Novel by Josie Gill Pdf

Author : Richard Kowles
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387988408

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Solving Problems in Genetics by Richard Kowles Pdf

The principle objective of this book is to help undergraduate students in the analysis of genetic problems. Many students have a great deal of difficulty doing genetic analysis, and the book will be useful regardless of which genetics text is being used. Most texts provide some kinds of problems and answers: few, if any, however, show the students how to actually solve the problem. Often the student has no idea how the answer was derived. This work emphasizes solutions, not just answers. The strategy is to provide the student with the essential steps and the reasoning involved in conducting the analysis. Throughout the book, an attempt is made to present a balanced account of genetics. Topics, therefore, center about Mendelian, cytogenetic, molecular, quantitative, and population genetics, with a few more specialized areas. Whenever possible the student is provided with the appropriate basic statistics necessary to make some the analyses. The book also builds on itself; that is, analytical methods learned in early parts of the book are subsequently revisited and used for later analyses. A deliberate attempt is made to make complex concepts simple, and sometimes to point out that apparently simple concepts are sometimes less so on further investigation. Any student taking a genetics course will find this book an invaluable aid to achieving a good understanding of genetic principles and practice.

Author : Leslie Vega &
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781839474507

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Fundamentals of Genetics by Leslie Vega & Pdf

Genetics is the study of genes-what they are, what they do, and how they work. Genes inside the nucleus of a cell are strung together in such a way that the sequence carries information: that information determines how living organisms inherit various features. For example, offspring produced by sexual reproduction usually look similar to each of their parents because they have inherited some of each of their parents' genes. Genetics identifies which features are inherited, and explains how these features pass from generation to generation. The fundamentals of genetics has been designed with the objective of providing a sound understanding of the fundamentals and basic principles of genetics. An attempt has been made to present the subject matter as simple, concise, and explicit. Elements of genetics is intended to meet the needs of the shorter more applied course in introductory genetics. The aim of this text is to focus on the basics of genetics and presents those fundamentals as clearly and concisely as possible. In addition to inheritance, genetics studies how genes are turned on and off to control what substances are made in a cell-gene expression; and how a cell divides-mitosis or meiosis. Another example is a person's height: it is determined by both genetics and nutrition. This unique presentation on basic of applied genetics is of immense use to teachers, students, researches and general readers.

Author : Herbert Eugene Walter
Publisher : Trieste Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0649592239

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Genetics. an Introduction to the Study of Heredity. with 72 Figures and Diagrams by Herbert Eugene Walter Pdf

Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. Our readers see the books the same way that their first readers did decades or a hundred or more years ago. Books from that period are often spoiled by imperfections that did not exist in the original. Imperfections could be in the form of blurred text, photographs, or missing pages. It is highly unlikely that this would occur with one of our books. Our extensive quality control ensures that the readers of Trieste Publishing's books will be delighted with their purchase. Our staff has thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the collection, repairing, or if necessary, rejecting titles that are not of the highest quality. This process ensures that the reader of one of Trieste Publishing's titles receives a volume that faithfully reproduces the original, and to the maximum degree possible, gives them the experience of owning the original work.We pride ourselves on not only creating a pathway to an extensive reservoir of books of the finest quality, but also providing value to every one of our readers. Generally, Trieste books are purchased singly - on demand, however they may also be purchased in bulk. Readers interested in bulk purchases are invited to contact us directly to enquire about our tailored bulk rates.

Author : Irwin Herman Herskowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Genetics
ISBN : UOM:39015004339282

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Genetics by Irwin Herman Herskowitz Pdf

Author : Ricki Lewis
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1138668001

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Human Genetics by Ricki Lewis Pdf

Human genetics has blossomed from an obscure biological science and explanation for rare disorders to a field that is profoundly altering health care for everyone. This thoroughly updated new edition of Human Genetics: The Basics provides a concise background of gene structure and function through the lens of real examples, from families living with inherited diseases to population-wide efforts in which millions of average people are learning about their genetic selves. The book raises compelling issues concerning: - The role of genes in maintaining health and explaining sickness - Genetic testing, gene therapy, and genome editing - The common ancestry of all humanity and how we are affecting our future. Written in an engaging, narrative manner, this concise introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to know more about genes, DNA, genomes, and the genetic ties that bind us all.

Author : G.P. PAL
Publisher : AITBS Publishers India
Page : 5 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788174734013

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Medical Genetics by G.P. PAL Pdf

The subject of genetics is gaining utmost importance in the medical science. However, most of the medical students find this subject difficult to understand and therefore, neglect it. The aim of this book is to present the text in such a way that it provides the clear and conceptual understanding of the subject. A simple and concise account of the genetic basis of various diseases, cancers and embryonic development is given to make the subject directly applicable to the medical science. It is hoped that the undergraduate and postgraduate students of medical science and clinicians will find this book interesting and useful.

Author : Manuel Corpas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1518895875

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Perfect DNA by Manuel Corpas Pdf

The novel 'Perfect DNA' is set in the mid 2030's. The main protagonist is John Malcolm, a forty-something average-joe accountant based in London. The sudden death of his father has got him thinking about his own health. On a whim he signs up for a genetic test. This test includes an extensive personality, environmental and genetic survey that predicts fairly accurately the life expectancy of the customer (assuming that no accidents happen).The novel follows John and his wife Jessica after they get widely different test results. John's prognosis is brilliant. Jessica's is the reverse. Traumatised, they seek advice from a genetic counsellor, Professor Riera, who is overwhelmed when he discovers that John has the greatest life score prediction he has ever heard of. He immediately sees the business potential of marketing John's personal genetic information to pharmaceutical corporations for gene therapy. Repulsed by the idea, but with his marriage on the line and no money to remedy Jessica's genetic flaws, John is cornered into considering selling his own genetic identity in order to prolong his wife's life and ultimately save her from a terrible death.The story touches on the topics of privacy, the dilemma of what makes one's personal genetic code or health score 'perfect' and the consequences of access to such scores by insurers, employers and governments.An introductory chapter gives a very basic historic perspective on the development of the genetic/genomics technology, the assumptions the author makes and motivations for writing this book.

Author : B. L. Agarwal
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Breeding
ISBN : 9788122420395

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Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Genetics by B. L. Agarwal Pdf

About the Book: This book deals with the problems of students, teachers and researchers associated with the subject of genetics, plant and animal breeding. Basic concepts necessary to explain statistical measures and analysis of data are also incorporated. Path analysis, heritability, repeatability, genotypic and phenotypic correlations, analysis of breeding experiments by Hayman's approach and otherwise, combining ability analysis for Griffing's models, line x tester analysis, stability analysis etc., are explicated theoretically and also by demonstrating thoroughly worked examples. This book will also bridge the gap between consulting statisticians and breeders. In a broader sense this book is good for students and researchers in the areas of biology, plant breeding, animal breeding, etc., in multifarious ways. Contents: Basics of Genetics Path Analysis Heritability and Repeatability Breeding and Data Analysis Combining Ability Analysis Stability Analysis.

Author : Nessa Carey
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848318267

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Junk DNA by Nessa Carey Pdf

From the author of the acclaimed The Epigenetics Revolution (‘A book that would have had Darwin swooning’ – Guardian) comes another thrilling exploration of the cutting edge of human science. For decades after the structure of DNA was identified, scientists focused purely on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions – 98% of the human genome – were dismissed as ‘junk’. But in recent years researchers have discovered that variations in this ‘junk’ DNA underlie many previously intractable diseases, and they can now generate new approaches to tackling them. Nessa Carey explores, for the first time for a general audience, the incredible story behind a controversy that has generated unusually vituperative public exchanges between scientists. She shows how junk DNA plays an important role in areas as diverse as genetic diseases, viral infections, sex determination in mammals, human biological complexity, disease treatments, even evolution itself – and reveals how we are only now truly unlocking its secrets, more than half a century after Crick and Watson won their Nobel prize for the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1962.