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Dr. Harper has researched the history of genetics and has had personal contact with a host of key figures whose memories and experiences extend back 50 years, and he has interviewed and recorded conversations with many of these important geneticists. Thus, rather than being a conventional history, this book transmits the essence of the ideas and the people involved and how they interacted in advancing- and sometimes retarding- the field. From the origins of human genetics; through the contributions of Darwin, Mendel, and other giants; the identification of the first human chromosome abnormalities; and up through the completion of the Human Genome project, this Short History is written in the author's characteristic clear and personal style, which appeals to geneticists and to all those interested in the story of human genetics.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50999813865745,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50999816978705,"sku":"NIN9780195187502","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52334312259857,"sku":"NLS9780195187502","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0195187504.jpg?v=1751356595"},{"product_id":"myotonic-dystrophy-book-peter-s-harper-9780702021527","title":"Myotonic Dystrophy","description":"Myotonic dystrophy affects every part of the body and this book is designed to be easily accessible to clinicians from every specialty.  Even lay groups and families will find this book useful. All of the effects of the disease are dealt with organ by organ and the very latest genetic information is covered and its clinical relevance emphasised.  Finally, the latest tips on clinical management are explain so that all clinicians can improve their patient's condition.Up-to-date coverage of recent genetic developments Ensures clinical applications of genetic research are clearly understood Complete revision of clinical material - covers clinical management and integration of research into clinical practice High-quality illustrations throughout Simply and clearly written - even the layman will find this useful","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52100007198993,"sku":"GOR014460581","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780702021527.jpg?v=1757088056"},{"product_id":"humangenetische-beratung-book-peter-s-harper-9783709189740","title":"Humangenetische Beratung","description":"Das fur den Praktiker geschriebene Handbuch umreit in einem I. 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