Wat zijn genen? En wat zeggen genen over ons? In het Elementaire Deeltje Genen bekijkt Jonathan Slack de ontdekking, de natuur en de rol van genen in evolutie en ontwikkeling. Slack beantwoordt vragen over genetische variaties in populaties, over hoe erfelijke factoren werden geïdentificeerd als moleculen of DNA en hoe bepaalde mutaties kunnen leiden tot ziekte. Daarbij bespreekt hij hoe DNA-variaties kunnen worden gebruikt door genealogen in onderzoek naar familiestambomen, door onderzoek...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. By explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and c...

The topic of stem cells has a high profile in the media. We've made important advances in our scientific understanding, but despite this the clinical applications of stem cells are still in their infancy and most real stem cell therapy carried out today is some form of bone marrow transplantation. At the same time, a scandalous spread of unproven stem cell treatments by private clinics represents a serious problem, with treatments being offered which are backed by limited scientific ration...

In this exploration of the concept of the gene, Jonathan Slack looks at the discovery, nature, and role of genes in both evolution and development. Explaining the nature of genetic variation in the human population, how hereditary factors were identified as molecules of DNA, and how certain specific mutations can lead to disease, Slack highlights how DNA variants are used to trace human ancestry and migration, and can also be used by forensic scientists to identify individuals in crime. Sl...

Introduces all of the essential cell biology and developmental biology background for the study of stem cellsThis book gives you all the important information you need to become a stem cell scientist. It covers the characterization of cells, genetic techniques for modifying cells and organisms, tissue culture technology, transplantation immunology, properties of pluripotent and tissue specific stem cells and, in particular, the relevant aspects of mammalian develop...