About the Book: Genetics, 2 Vols. Set
To fully understand the complex subject of genetics it is important to know
something about cells, chromosomes and DNA as all living things are made up of
cells-the basic building block of life. A human body contains millions and
millions of cells. Genetics allows us to understand how many medical conditinos,
such as thalassaemia, are passed on within families. Blood tests and genetic
investigations can help us determine whether an individual has the disease or is
a carrier. Our improved understanding of causes of a condition may even raise
the possibility of future gene-based therapies that may offer a