Bøger af Russ Hodge

In labs, clinics, and companies around the world, an amazing revolution in our understanding of life has taken place. This title aims to explain what is happening in biological research and put things into perspective for high school students and the general public. It is suitable for high school and college students.

Finding cures to genetic diseases requires a deep understanding of the mechanics of single molecules. This book explains how the chemistry and physics of organic molecules drive processes within cells and permit the construction of amazingly complex plants and animals. It shows how and why scientists study biological molecules.

Scientists are learning to manipulate the genes of plants and animals, changing existing organisms and creating new ones. By taking control of the mechanisms that govern heredity in other species, humans are actively directing their own evolution. This resource traces the history of genetic science.