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An illustrated introduction to genetics. The Secret Life of Genes is the story of genetic science and how it makes each of us unique. It spans the discovery of

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The Meanings of the Gene is a compelling look at societal hopes and fears about genetics in the course of the twentieth century. The work of scientists and doct

Uses nontechnical language to introduce the basic concepts of genetic science and genetic technology, covering such topics as the mechanics of cloning, Mendelia