Understanding the Human Genome Project
- ISBN-10
- 0805367748
- ISBN-13
- 9780805367744
- Category
- Medical genetics
- Pages
- 36
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Benjamin Cummings
- Author
- Michael Angelo Palladino
Description
A brief booklet that explains in accessible language what readers need to understand about The Human Genome Project (HGP). This reference tool presents the background, findings, scientific and medical applications, social and ethical implications, and helps readers understand timely issues concerning The Human Genome Project. This brief 32 page booklet is a useful supplement to core books in Intro Biology (non-majors/majors), General Biology (majors), Genetics, Human Genetics (non-majors), Human Biology, Intro Biochemistry, and Intro Cell and Molecular Biology. It also includes relevant web resources and exercises for readers. For college instructors and students.
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