When a gene makes you smell like a fish - and other amazing tales about the genes in your body
Title
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When a gene makes you smell like a fish - and other amazing tales about the genes in your body
Personal Author EPSB
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Lisa Seachrist. Chiu
Summary
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From the gene that causes people to age prematurely to the "bitter gene" that may spawn broccoli haters, this book explores a few of the more exotic locales on the human genome, highlighting some of the tragic and bizarre ways our bodies go wrong when genes fall prey to mutation and the curious ways in which genes have evolved for our survival. While fascinating us with stories of genetic peculiarities, Chiu also manages to effortlessly explain much of the cutting-edge research in modern genetics, resulting in a book that is both informative and entertaining.
Year Published
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2007
2006-2007
Physical Description
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x, 219 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Note
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Originally published: 2006.
Age Interest level
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Gr. 9-12
Subject
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Human genetics -- Popular works.
Genes -- Popular works.
Human genetics -- Anecdotes.
Added Author
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Seachrist, Judith A.
Summary
:
From the gene that causes people to age prematurely to the "bitter gene" that may spawn broccoli haters, this book explores a few of the more exotic locales on the human genome, highlighting some of the tragic and bizarre ways our bodies go wrong when genes fall prey to mutation and the curious ways in which genes have evolved for our survival. While fascinating us with stories of genetic peculiarities, Chiu also manages to effortlessly explain much of the cutting-edge research in modern genetics, resulting in a book that is both informative and entertaining.
ISBN
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9780195327069
Publisher
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Edmonton Christian High | 599.93 CHI | Book | 30905000056071 | Non-Fiction |