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Scherer, who has worked for many years on the human genome project, here provides a road map to the genome for the use of other researchers and educators. He reviews work to date in a question and answer format noting the methodology needed in each case and pointing out that in a short overview the various exceptions and complexities could not be treated fully. This work is highly technical. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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How many genes are in the human genome? Which genes are commonly associated with genetic diseases? How many mobile elements, simple sequence repeats, or protein kinases are encoded in the genome? What are the largest genes and proteins? How similar are human proteins to those of mouse, yeast, or bacteria? Although the human genome has been sequenced, it often can be surprisingly difficult to find answers to seemingly simple questions about its characteristics. This convenient handbook, written in question-and-answer format, allows researchers and teachers alike access to basic facts about the human genome. Using a recent assembly of the human genome sequence, Stewart Scherer has compiled answers to a broad range of questions about the structure and function of the human genome. Answers to each question are presented in a direct, straightforward style. Numerous figures and tables are included to illustrate and summarize the information.
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