Genes and DNA: a beginner's guide to genetics and its applications

What are genes?

Inheritance of single-gene traits

Mendelian traits in humans

From genes to phenotype

Using bacteria as protein factories

Genetically modified plants

When things go wrong

Mutagens, teratogens, and human reproduction

Linkage and mapping: gene discovery

Genetics of populations and genetic testing

Survival of the fittest?

Nature versus nurture

Genetically modified animals and the applications of gene technology for humans.

What are genes?

Inheritance of single-gene traits

Mendelian traits in humans

From genes to phenotype

Using bacteria as protein factories

Genetically modified plants

When things go wrong

Mutagens, teratogens, and human reproduction

Linkage and mapping: gene discovery

Genetics of populations and genetic testing

Survival of the fittest?

Nature versus nurture

Genetically modified animals and the applications of gene technology for humans.