https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SU%3A%20DNA&QRYTEXT=Subject%3A%20DNA%20(Keywords)&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=5633172&CF=BIB Why do children look like their parents? Why are some people blonde and others brunette, and where do we get our eye colour from? This text explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research, and engineering and right through to the question of identity - because who would have thought how much of our personality is defined by our genes and how interesting genes can be? Why do children look like their parents? Why are some people blonde and others brunette, and where do we get our eye colour from? This text explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research, and engineering and right through to the question of identity - because who would have thought how much of our personality is defined by our genes and how interesting genes can be?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Häfner, Carla<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Flying Eye Books, 2024.<br />68 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm<br /><br />Camden Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 599.935 - Available - 30111069722535<br />Kilburn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 599.935 - Available - 30111069719283<br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 599.935 - Available - 30111069718921<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=4787211&CF=BIB A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow - every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slow; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet there's something about the way we grow that links us all together. Ever since you were the size of a dot, your body has been following a set of instructions: a code, which connects you with every creature on the planet. A beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of DNA for younger readers. All living things grow - every plant and every animal, including human beings. Some things grow fast and others grow slow; some things grow by tiny degrees, while others grow to be enormous. Yet there's something about the way we grow that links us all together. Ever since you were the size of a dot, your body has been following a set of instructions: a code, which connects you with every creature on the planet.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Davies, Nicola, 1958-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2020.<br />33 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - J 611.018 - Available - 30111069128030<br />West Hampstead Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 611.018 - Available - 30111069136132<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3726337&CF=BIB For decades after the structure of DNA was identified, scientists focused purely on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions - 98% of the human genome - were dismissed as 'junk'. But in recent years researchers have discovered that variations in this 'junk' DNA underlie many previously intractable diseases, and they can now generate new approaches to tackling them. Nessa Carey explorest the incredible story behind a controversy that has generated unusually bitter public exchanges between scientists. For decades after the structure of DNA was identified, scientists focused purely on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions - 98% of the human genome - were dismissed as 'junk'. But in recent years researchers have discovered that variations in this 'junk' DNA underlie many previously intractable diseases, and they can now generate new approaches to tackling them. Nessa Carey explorest the incredible story behind a controversy that has generated unusually bitter public exchanges between scientists.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Carey, Nessa<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Icon, 2015.<br />viii, 340 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111068146751<br />Kentish Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111068147825<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3867531&CF=BIB This fascinating introduction to a complex subject explains the science of genetics and DNA in an approachable and understandable way, from basic biological structure and function to ethical debates about issues such as genetic engineering and cloning. This fascinating introduction to a complex subject explains the science of genetics and DNA in an approachable and understandable way, from basic biological structure and function to ethical debates about issues such as genetic engineering and cloning.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Claybourne, Anna<br />[New] edition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2015.<br />63 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - J 576.5 - Available - 30111068358570<br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 576.5 - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 30111068358117<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3631094&CF=BIB Almost, but not quite human, the yeti and its counterparts from wild regions of the world, still exert a powerful atavistic influence on us. Is the yeti just a phantasm of our imagination, or is it a real creature? A survivor from our own savage ancestry? This is the mystery that Bryan Sykes set out to unlock. Three hair samples from the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan are the cause of the investigation. The hair samples were from the miogi, the Bhutanese yeti, that legendary creature of the high snows that has haunted the imagination of travellers for centuries. Professor Sykes was asked to identify the hairs using DNA analysis. The miogi hairs did not surrender their secrets easily, but eventually two were identified as known species of bear. The third, however, remained a mystery. Almost, but not quite human, the yeti and its counterparts from wild regions of the world, still exert a powerful atavistic influence on us. Is the yeti just a phantasm of our imagination, or is it a real creature? A survivor from our own savage ancestry? This is the mystery that Bryan Sykes set out to unlock. Three hair samples from the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan are the cause of the investigation. The hair samples were from the miogi, the Bhutanese yeti, that legendary creature of the high snows that has haunted the imagination of travellers for centuries. Professor Sykes was asked to identify the hairs using DNA analysis. The miogi hairs did not surrender their secrets easily, but eventually two were identified as known species of bear. The third, however, remained a mystery.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sykes, Bryan<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Coronet, 2015.<br />320 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 591.35 - Available - 30111068167666<br />Kilburn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 591.35 - Available - 30111068167674<br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 591.35 - Available - 30111068167641<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3637148&CF=BIB In this very short introduction to the gene, Jonathan Slack explores the discovery, nature, and role of genes in evolution and development. Looking at how genes are understood as a concept, the nature of genetic variation, and how their mutation can lead to disease, this is an ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how they work. In this very short introduction to the gene, Jonathan Slack explores the discovery, nature, and role of genes in evolution and development. Looking at how genes are understood as a concept, the nature of genetic variation, and how their mutation can lead to disease, this is an ideal guide for anyone curious about what genes are and how they work.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Slack, J. M. W. (Jonathan Michael Wyndham), 1949-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.<br />xiv, 120 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm.<br />Very short introductions ; 399.<br /><br />West Hampstead Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111068465649<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3401773&CF=BIB A mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life, DNA, what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into digestible bite-sized chunks, Gill Arbuthnott explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern day genetic research. A mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life, DNA, what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into digestible bite-sized chunks, Gill Arbuthnott explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern day genetic research.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Arbuthnott, Gill<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : A. & C. Black, 2013.<br />64 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm<br /><br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - J572.86 - Available - 30111067913219<br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111067357474<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3418617&CF=BIB The story of human DNA has a valid claim to being the greatest story ever told. Sam Kean tells it stage by stage, leading us through the complexities of such vast subjects as genetic theory, the mechanics of natural selection, and the origins of life itself. The story of human DNA has a valid claim to being the greatest story ever told. Sam Kean tells it stage by stage, leading us through the complexities of such vast subjects as genetic theory, the mechanics of natural selection, and the origins of life itself.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Kean, Sam<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Rearsby : Clipper Large Print, 2013.<br />480 pages (large print)<br /><br />Camden Home Library Service - (Camden Libraries) - Large Print - SCI 599.93 - Available - 30111044348588<br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Large Print - 599.93 - Available - 30111044348570<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2282286&CF=BIB The story of the characters who gave the world its first glimpse of the DNA molecule, and the science they practised at Cambridge is now available with a new introduction by Steve Jones. The story of the characters who gave the world its first glimpse of the DNA molecule, and the science they practised at Cambridge is now available with a new introduction by Steve Jones.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Watson, James D., 1928-<br />[New] ed. / with an introduction by Steve Jones.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Phoenix, 2010.<br />xix, 164 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Camden Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.8633 - Available - 30111045218780<br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.8633 - Available - 30111045218772<br />St Pancras Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.8633 - Available - 30111068001659<br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.8633 - Available - 30111045218764<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=442581&CF=BIB DNA evidence not only solves crimes - if you know how to read it, it can also reveal the history of life on Earth. This title guides the general reader on a tour of the DNA record left by three billion years of evolution to see how the fittest were made. DNA evidence not only solves crimes - if you know how to read it, it can also reveal the history of life on Earth. This title guides the general reader on a tour of the DNA record left by three billion years of evolution to see how the fittest were made.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Carroll, Sean B.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Quercus, 2008.<br />301 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111042729607<br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111042727932<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=402783&CF=BIB In this book, Georgina Ferry tells the extraordinary story of the father of molecular biology, Max Perutz, whose famous research team uncovered the structure of DNA. In this book, Georgina Ferry tells the extraordinary story of the father of molecular biology, Max Perutz, whose famous research team uncovered the structure of DNA.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ferry, Georgina<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Chatto & Windus, 2007.<br />xii, 352 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.8092 - Available - 30111042519024<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=523747&CF=BIB Looking at the intricate processes used in DNA testing to solve puzzles and crimes across the globe, this book examines riddles of the past such as the Romanovs and Thomas Jefferson's relationship with his slave, Sally Hemmings. Looking at the intricate processes used in DNA testing to solve puzzles and crimes across the globe, this book examines riddles of the past such as the Romanovs and Thomas Jefferson's relationship with his slave, Sally Hemmings.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Wall, W. J. (Wilson J.)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Robert Hale, 2005.<br />191 p. ; 23 cm.<br /><br />Kentish Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111041238543<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1240098&CF=BIB Along with Frances Crick, James Watson discovered the double-helix structure of the DNA molecule. This book describes the fifty years of explosive scientific achievement that derived from their work, including Dolly the sheep, GM foods & designer babies. Along with Frances Crick, James Watson discovered the double-helix structure of the DNA molecule. This book describes the fifty years of explosive scientific achievement that derived from their work, including Dolly the sheep, GM foods & designer babies.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Watson, James D., 1928-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Arrow, 2004.<br />xxii, 487 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), facsims. (chiefly col.), col. map, ports. (some col.) ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 576.5 - Available - 30111040731373<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=450803&CF=BIB The human genome project was possible due to the 30-year struggle to decode the complete DNA of a nematode worm. This title tells of the remarkable characters whose struggle changed our approach to modern science, including: Sydney Bremmer, John Sulston, Bob Orvitz and Fred Sanger. The human genome project was possible due to the 30-year struggle to decode the complete DNA of a nematode worm. This title tells of the remarkable characters whose struggle changed our approach to modern science, including: Sydney Bremmer, John Sulston, Bob Orvitz and Fred Sanger.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Brown, Andrew, 1955-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Pocket, 2004.<br />[ix], 244 p. ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.861257 - Available - 30111040526278<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1256284&CF=BIB A journey into the heart of a cell, covering the structure, function and importance of this unit of life. It outlines the history of genetic science and debates some of the issues, such as genetic engineering, cloning and GM foods. Links to relevant Internet sites are included. A journey into the heart of a cell, covering the structure, function and importance of this unit of life. It outlines the history of genetic science and debates some of the issues, such as genetic engineering, cloning and GM foods. Links to relevant Internet sites are included.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Claybourne, Anna<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Usborne, 2003.<br />63 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 29 cm.<br /><br />Camden Town Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - J 572.86 - Available - 30111040522566<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=231365&CF=BIB Published in advance of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA, Brenda Maddox tells the untold story of the woman who helped to make one of humanity's greatest discoveries - DNA- but who was never given credit for doing so. Published in advance of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA, Brenda Maddox tells the untold story of the woman who helped to make one of humanity's greatest discoveries - DNA- but who was never given credit for doing so.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Maddox, Brenda<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : HarperCollins, 2002.<br />xix, 380 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library Reserve Stock - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 920 FRAN - Available - 30111039266928<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=102273&CF=BIB Each title in this series examines a major historical watershed. The books recount the chain of circumstances leading up to the event and the repercussions, both intermediate and long term. Each title in this series examines a major historical watershed. The books recount the chain of circumstances leading up to the event and the repercussions, both intermediate and long term.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Allan, Tony, 1946-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Heinemann Library, 2002.<br />32p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. ; 27 cm.<br />Turning points in history<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Childrens Non Fiction - J 574.8 - Available - 30111039170815<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=553395&CF=BIB This collection of essays, speeches and reports by J.D. Watson is accessible to a general readership and gives the flavour of a period of momentous achievement in molecular biology. This collection of essays, speeches and reports by J.D. Watson is accessible to a general readership and gives the flavour of a period of momentous achievement in molecular biology.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Watson, James D. (James Dewey), 1928-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.<br />xx, 250p. ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111041522219<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2841796&CF=BIB Reprint of the U. of Washington Press original of 1974 (which is cited in BCL3 ). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Reprint of the U. of Washington Press original of 1974 (which is cited in BCL3 ). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Olby, Robert, 1933-<br />Enlarged ed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>New York : Dover Publications ; London : Constable and Company, c1994.<br />xxv, 522p., [8]p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 21cm.<br /><br />Swiss Cottage Library - (Camden Libraries) - Adult Non Fiction - 572.86 - Available - 30111037646295<br /> https://camden.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=507205&CF=BIB Is DNA profiling evidence overwhelming or can a defence lawyer reasonably contest it in court? The research project detailed in this report evaluates the problems facing defence lawyers, both pre-trial and at trial, when they are dealing with this type of evidence. Is DNA profiling evidence overwhelming or can a defence lawyer reasonably contest it in court? The research project detailed in this report evaluates the problems facing defence lawyers, both pre-trial and at trial, when they are dealing with this type of evidence.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Steventon, Beverley<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : HMSO, 1993.<br />55p. : ill., forms ; 25cm.<br />Research study (Great Britain. Royal Commission on Criminal Justice) ; no.9.<br /><br />Holborn Library - (Camden Libraries) - Reference use only - 345.05 - Available - 30111032491754<br />