Genes : a very short introduction / Jonathan Slack.

  • Slack, J. M. W. (Jonathan Michael Wyndham), 1949-
Date:
2014
  • Books

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Description

"In this Very Short Introduction, Jonathan Slack looks at the concept of the gene, exploring the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. He considers genetic mutations and disease, and looks at genetic heritability, from height to the controversial topic of intelligence. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in human populations, he highlights how genes can be used to trace human ancestry and ancient migrations."--From jacket.

Publication/Creation

Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2014.

Physical description

xiv, 120 pages : illustrations, map ; 18 cm.

Edition

First edition.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-115) and index.

Contents

Genes before 1944 -- Genes as DNA -- Mutations and gene variants -- Genes as markers -- Genes of small effect -- Genes in evolution -- Conclusion : the varied concepts of the gene.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    QU450 2014S63g
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780199676507
  • 019967650X