The
Thread of Life: The Story of Genes and Genetic Engineering
by Susan Aldridge
Reviews
Synopsis
DNA "fingerprinting," genetic engineering
of food, genetic screening, gene therapy, the human genome project--there
is no shortage of news these days about the genetic revolution. This book
takes interested readers behind the headlines to explore the fascinating
world of molecular biology. Aldrige gives an accessible, jargon-free account
of the world of DNA, exploring its present and future applications. 14
diagrams.
Customer Comments
gkrishna@lycosmail.com from
Philadelphia, July 22, 1998
Good
A pretty nice introduction to genes, sequencing,
genetic engineering, and related topics. Ms. Aldridge is mostly very clear,
interesting, and impartial. She manages to include a little bit about a
lot of the relevant and topical issues.
bsanchez@monterey.k12.ca.us
from Monterey, California, November 15, 1997
Excellent
This book gives the most clear and concise
description of the workings of DNA and basic life biochemistry that I have
read. It has been successful in clearing up many of the most difficult
aspects of this subject matter for me. Ms Aldridge is a very effective
writer and educator for this complex subject matter.
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