Expressing the Nature and Meaning of DNA: Six Books for Teachers and Students

DNA is an important agent not only in chemistry and biology but also in technology and modern culture. A number of books approach the double helix from different angles. These perspectives include (1) the science of DNA and genetics; (2) genetic engineering; (3) the ethics of manipulating genetic ma...

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1. VerfasserIn: Smith, Charles F. (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
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Veröffentlicht: Wiley-Blackwell 2000
In: Zygon
Jahr: 2000, Band: 35, Heft: 1, Seiten: 181-187
weitere Schlagwörter:B cultural icon
B Z-form DNA
B Genetic Engineering
B Richard Dawkins
B DNA
B protein
B genetic sovereignty
B selfish gene
B ifgene
B gel electrophoresis
B Eugenics
B B-form DNA
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Zusammenfassung:DNA is an important agent not only in chemistry and biology but also in technology and modern culture. A number of books approach the double helix from different angles. These perspectives include (1) the science of DNA and genetics; (2) genetic engineering; (3) the ethics of manipulating genetic material; and (4) DNA in culture and religion. Various views of DNAprovide insights into human nature beyond its molecular composition.
ISSN:1467-9744
Enthält:Enthalten in: Zygon
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/0591-2385.00268