Understanding Genetics: DNA, Genes, and Their Real-World Applications
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David Sadava
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We use DNA routinely - to cure diseases, solve crimes, and reunite families. Yet we've known about it for only 60 years. And what we're continuing to learn about it every day has the potential to transform our health, our nutrition, our society, and our future.
But what, exactly, is DNA, the self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms? You'll learn the answer - and much more - in this briskly paced series of 24 easily understood lectures from an award-winning teacher, author, and scientist. Professor Sadava unlocks DNA's mysteries as he explains what the science of genetics is and guides you through decades of cutting-edge research, scientific discovery, and genetics' weighty implications for us as individuals and as a society. Professor Sadava draws on examples from his own research to show how understanding genetics allows us to improve medical treatment and nutrition, vastly improving our health and quality of life.
You'll also learn how understanding genetics is a critical step toward understanding human identity, itself. For examining our DNA - how it works and what happens when something goes wrong - enables us to see the roots of how our bodies work, why we get sick, and how traits are passed through families.
Enjoy this rare opportunity to peer over the shoulder of a working scientist, learning how he puzzles through the problems of genetics to find meaningful, real-world solutions that can not only save an individual life but also enhance the quality of life for everyone.
Disclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-09-23
Really informative
This is such a great course to get a Birds Eye view of genetics. I always regretted not following biology in high school and this was exactly the knowledge I felt I was lacking.
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- Apiyo Rao
- 13-04-20
Rivetting
Did not know DNA could be so interesting. will listen again. the kid stories were really good!
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- Mark Parris
- 05-05-22
Interesting introduction to genetics
An interesting tour of the basics of genetics with some helpful examples and context. A little outdated now given when it was produced but the fundamentals are still relevant
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- Anthony Atkins
- 16-05-19
Excellent book!
Very informative, and covers all the touchy subjects that you want to be covered like, cell cloning, gmo's, and gene therapy. Although some subjects were touched on very briefly, enough information was included.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-21
Who knew Seinfeld knew so much about Genetics?
Who knew Seinfeld knew so much about Genetics? A man of many talents 😂 😂 😂
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- 22-02-17
good voice and delivery of subjective.
very good finished it all. easily go back and relisten to chapters of interest. narrator had a good flow and tone of voice.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-06-22
AMAZING
The World is at our feet. thanks to the scientists mapping and surveying the forest of our ignorqnce
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- Badger
- 12-09-16
Fascinating and well executed
I used this to support my year three biology degree. It really helped me when the books were too much effort.
Quite detailed but still comprehensive and interesting. Obviously it cannot be a replacement for university books, but an excellent supplement.
The narrator was clearly a comfortable expert on the subject.
I really enjoyed it.
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- Nigel Boardman
- 22-05-23
Sadava plants the intelligence gene in your head
I read history at University and failed, even the most basic science exam at school. This course has explained me a whole area that it is important to know and understand, and which previously was a closed book. It is enjoyable, comprehensible, comprehensive, and compassionate. Thank you
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- Anonymous User
- 09-08-22
Very hard to follow
For the most part it was difficult to keep track of the book without zoning off on all the overly complicated explanations. it wasnt a bad book for the most part though, the middle sections just felt like jargon at some point.
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