Basics and breakthroughs, clearly explained

Introduction 1Part 1: The Lowdown on Genetics: Just the Basics 5Chapter 1: Welcome to Genetics: Just About Everyone Loves a Good Pair of Genes 7Chapter 2: Basic Cell Biology. 13Chapter 3: Visualize Peas: Discovering the Laws of Inheritance 35Chapter 4: Law Enforcement: Mendel's Laws Applied to Complex Traits. 55Part 2: DNA: The Genetic Material 73Chapter 5: DNA: The Pattern for Life 75Chapter 6: Chromosomes: The Big Picture 91Chapter 7: Replication: A Copy Machine for DNA 105Chapter 8: Transcription: Getting Instructions from DNA 125Chapter 9: Translating the Genetic Code 141Chapter 10: Gene Expression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job 157Part 3: Genetics and Your Health 173Chapter 11: What Could Go Wrong: Changes in DNA Sequence 175Chapter 12: Chromosome Disorders: It's All a Numbers Game 193Chapter 13: Taking a Closer Look at the Genetics of Cancer 211Chapter 14: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, and Genetic Testing 229Chapter 15: Treating Genetic Disorders and Using Genetics to Tailor Treatment 249Part 4: Genetics and Your World 263Chapter 16: Tracing Human History and the Future of Populations 265Chapter 17: Solving Mysteries Using DNA 283Chapter 18: DNA Sequencing: Decoding the Genome 305Chapter 19: Genetic Makeovers: Using Genetic Engineering to Change the Genome 319Chapter 20: Giving Ethical Considerations Their Due 339Part 5: The Part of Tens 353Chapter 21: Ten Hot Issues in Genetics 355Chapter 22: Ten Pathways to a Career in Genetics 365Index 371