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Sto caricando le informazioni... DNA Detective (2015)di Tanya Lloyd Kyi
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Engaging introduction to the world of genetics! DNA Detective provides background information (including Mendel and Darwin), real-world case studies (like Tasmanian Devils or "boy in the bubble" disease), and plenty of exciting information. There's even a mystery for you to solve, using logic and your newly-acquired knowledge of DNA and what it reveals about people. Conviértete en un superdetective y aayuda a resolver el robo del siglo. Acaban de dar el aviso de un importante robo. Este será el primer caso de una joven detective y no parece fácil: lo único que consigue de la escena del delito es una muestra de ADN que extrae de un guante. ¿Podrá encontrar al ladrón solo con eso? En el núcleo de casi todas las células de nuestro cuerpo hay una molécula de ADN con un código único que le da al organismo instrucciones como «Crea dos piernas, dos brazos, dos ojos y una nariz». Pero ¿qué es el ADN exactamente? ¿Y cómo puede haber tanta información comprimida en algo tan pequeño? Al adentrarnos en el universo del ADN descubriremos por qué los seres humanos nos parecemos a las moscas o a los ratones, cómo se clona una oveja y de qué forma la genética nos ayuda a conocer mejor el origen de algunas enfermedades. La detective del ADN descifra en este libro el misterio de nuestro mapa genético e irá descartando sospechosos hasta descubrir al culpable del robo. This book is more about genetics than it is about solving a crime. The lesson of each chapter is applied at the end of the chapter in eliminating suspects in the jewelry store heist. Genetics was my favorite part of my AP Biology class back in the early ‘80s, so some of this material was familiar to me. But there was much more that I hadn’t known before—not to mention that the field has made huge advances since I took that AP exam over 30 years ago! The explanatory tone is just right, with just enough levity. It does not come off sounding dumbed down. Note that sperm and eggs and fertilization are mentioned, but not how that fertilization actually takes place. This is a great resource for a school science class. I think even high-schoolers would enjoy it. This review also at http://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2016/06/nonfiction-for-all-ages.html Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC! nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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It'll take a genetics genius to solve this crime ... In the center of almost every cell in our bodies, there's a piece of DNA designed to give the body instructions like: "Create two legs, two arms, two eyes, and one nose." But how can so much information be squeezed into such a tiny space? In DNA Detective, Lloyd Kyi unravels the mystery of our genetic blueprint. She explains the basics of genetics in simple, clear language, and reveals the fascinating, and frequently entertaining stories of the researchers who discovered pieces of the DNA puzzle. As they learn the science of genes, readers will apply what they learn at the end of each chapter in an engaging challenge: helping a young detective eliminate suspects to solve a major crime, based on a real-world case. Meet the genetics rock stars like Frederick Sanger, whose groundbreaking research won him two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry; or Rosalind Franklin, who created the first clear image of DNA. Discover why humans are more like flies or mice than we'd like to admit, how to clone a sheep, and what palindromes have to do with DNA. From genetically-engineered pets to a dating app that helps Icelanders avoid marrying their cousins, the world of DNA will surprise and delight you. Full-color photographs complement the text, while Lil Crump's lively illustrations keep readers entertained. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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