Genomics : a very short introduction

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Label

Genomics : a very short introduction

Title remainder

a very short introduction

Statement of responsibility

John Archibald

Creator

• Archibald, John M

Author

• Archibald, John M

Subject

• Genomics
• SCIENCE -- Life Sciences | Genetics & Genomics

Language

eng

Summary

Genomics has transformed the biological sciences. From epidemiology and medicine to evolution and forensics, the ability to determine an organism's complete genetic makeup has changed the way science is done and the questions that can be asked of it. Its most celebrated achievement was the Human Genome Project, a technologically challenging endeavor that took thousands of scientists around the world 13 years and over 3 billion US dollars to complete. In this Very Short Introduction John Archibald explores the science of genomics and its rapidly expanding toolbox. Sequencing a human genome now takes only a few days and costs as little as $1,000. The genomes of simple bacteria and viruses can be sequenced in a matter of hours on a device that fits in the palm of your hand. The resulting sequences can be used to better understand our biology in health and disease and to 'personalize' medicine. Archibald shows how the field of genomics is on the cusp of another quantum leap; the implications for science and society are profound

Member of

• Very short introductions, 559

Additional physical form

Also available in electronic format.

Cataloging source

TOH

Dewey number

572.86

Illustrations

• illustrations
• maps

Index

index present

LC call number

QH447

LC item number

.A74 2018

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Very short introductions

Series volume

559