Genetics

Introduction

Part 1: The lowdown on genetics: just the basics. Welcome to genetics : just about everyone loves a good pair of genes

Basic cell biology

Visualize peas : discovering the laws of inheritance

Law enforcement : Mendel's laws applied to complex traits

Part 2: DNA: the genetic material. DNA : the pattern of life

Chromosomes : the big picture

Replication : a copy machine for DNA

Transcription : getting instructions from DNA

Translating the genetic code

Gene expression : finding the right tool for the job

Part 3: Genetics and your health. What could go wrong : changes in the DNA sequence

Chromosome disorders : it's all a numbers game

Taking a closer look at the genetics of cancer

Treating genetic disorders and using genetics to tailor treatment

Part 4: Genetics and your world. Tracing human history and the future of populations

Solving mysteries using DNA

DNA sequencing : decoding the genome

Genetic makeovers : using genetic engineering to change the genome

Giving ethical considerations their due

Part 5: The power of tens. Ten hot issues in genetics

Ten pathways to a career in genetics.