Welcome to the Genome: A User's Guide to the Genetic Past, Present, and Future
"...a welcome introduction to the broader aspects of how the genetic revolution will influence our lives." (American Journal of Medical Genetics,March 1, 2006)"...the book fills a niche by providing a time-related commentary about the use of DNA and molecular genetics discoveries...a unique perspective seldom seen in other books about DNA." (Clinical Chemistry, February 2006)"This is a great supplement to a textbook-based genetics unit, or it could be enrichment reading…Teachers who want a quick and easy update will appreciate it, too." (Journal of College Science Teaching, January/February 2006)"...helpful introduction to one of the most compelling areas of modern biology." (The Quarterly Review of Biology, June 2005)"...takes the reader on an adventure through the human genome...the implications will surely amaze and excite…" (The American Biology Teacher, May 2005)"…a captivating story on genetics and genetics…an excellent resource…" (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, April 2005)"Truly the 'user's guide' that it purports to be, this book provides in nine short, readable chapters a wealth of information..." (CHOICE, March 2005)"…very well written so the concepts covered are accessible to all levels or readers." (E-STREAMS, March 2005)"DeSalle and Yudell should be applauded for their ambition...a timely and readable book...[that] captures the excitement and potential peril of the Genome Revolution with aplomb." (Nature Genetics, February 2005)"…engagingly written and illustrated in full-color...an essential guide for those who want to understand--and participate in--the accelerating promise of the genomic revolution." (Natural History, February 2005)"…the first text we've seen to cover new discoveries in DNA research in a way that has the potential to capture a broad audience." (Electric Review, October/ November 2004)