Abraham Lincoln's DNA and other adventures in genetics
By: Philip R. Reilly.
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
Subjects: Human genetics -- Popular works; Medical genetics -- Popular works; Genetic engineering -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works.
Description: For laypeople and professionals alike who yearn for a better understanding of genetically engineered crops, DNA fingerprinting, cloning, or gene therapy, here is a valuable addition to a small but critical literature that will frame the public discourse as it is decided how to use the burgeoning knowledge of the genome. The lessons are delivered in the course of fascinating historical tales (including an especially enjoyable chapter on Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec) with a hint of Lewis Thomas-like awe and fascination with the power of genetic analysis.
Notes: Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-330) and index.