Genetics / by René Fester Kratz, PhD, Lisa J. Spock, PhD, CGC. -- 4th edition. -- Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2024. – (58.14/K89/4th ed.)

Contents

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