"a welcome introduction to the broader aspects of how the genetic revolution will influence our lives." (
American Journal of Medical Genetics, March 1, 2006)
"the book fills a niche by providing a time-related commentary about the use of DNA and molecular genetics discoveriesa unique perspective seldom seen in other books about DNA." (
Clinical Chemistry, February 2006)
"This is a great supplement to a textbook-based genetics unit, or it could be enrichment reading…Teachers who want a quick and easy update will appreciate it, too." (
Journal of College Science Teaching, January/February 2006)
"helpful introduction to one of the most compelling areas of modern biology." (
The Quarterly Review of Biology, June 2005)
"takes the reader on an adventure through the human genomethe implications will surely amaze and excite…" (
The American Biology Teacher, May 2005)
"…a captivating story on genetics and genetics…an excellent resource…" (
Annals of Biomedical Engineering, April 2005)
"Truly the 'user's guide' that it purports to be, this book provides in nine short, readable chapters a wealth of information" (
CHOICE, March 2005)
"…very well written so the concepts covered are accessible to all levels or readers." (E
-STREAMS, March 2005)
"DeSalle and Yudell should be applauded for their ambitiona timely and readable book[that] captures the excitement and potential peril of the Genome Revolution with aplomb." (
Nature Genetics, February 2005)
"…engagingly written and illustrated in full-coloran essential guide for those who want to understand--and participate in--the accelerating promise of the genomic revolution." (
Natural History, February 2005)
"…the first text we've seen to cover new discoveries in DNA research in a way that has the potential to capture a broad audience." (
Electric Review, October/ November 2004)
