Reviews for Genetic maps

The average rating for Genetic maps based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-02-01 00:00:00 Kid Zymurgy Genre: Scientific Nonfiction Series: No Reading Level: High school - Adults "Breakthrough: The Race to Find the Breast Cancer Gene" by Kevin Davis and Michael White is a story of the intense competition between many researchers and scientists for the search of the gene that causes breast cancer in women. After a 15 year search, in 1970, Mary-Claire King from the University of California first found the existence of the BRCA1 gene, which can increase the chances of breast and ovarian cancer if damaged. Four years later the gene was actually extracted by researcher Mark Skolnick, and, with the collaboration with Roger Wiseman, they used Mormon families' genealogies to pinpoint their prey. Yet this was just the beginning to the major race in search for the breast cancer gene, as many other scientists such as Francis Collins became involved in this discovery. Who will find the final piece of information to this cancer gene? Will it be able to provide a "breakthrough" in search for a cure? Read the book to find out! I first got hold of this book after a DNA and genetics unit in ap biology in order to help myself understand the concept better (and do better on my test). It was a book suggested by my teacher, and to be honest I thought it was going to be one of the textbook formatted nonfiction novels that only hold school information and no interest at all. However, as I began to read about 2 chapters into the book, the facts and stories started interesting me and making me think twice about many things I took for granted. I would definitely suggest this book to anyone breathing, alive, healthy, sick, cancerous, or even people who are blessed to not be diagnosed with cancer because it is a book that can relate to everybody on this planet. "In the United States alone, 183,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year- 50,000 in women under the age of forty." -Breakthrough: The Race to Find the Breast Cancer Gene

Review # 2 was written on 2020-11-11 00:00:00 Leroy Joseph Everyone should read this book, but it's an especially good one for families whose children are soon to be of dating age, and for organizations that work with children and teens. Sexual assault awareness may seem like a difficult topic to bring up, but Michael Domitrz goes over things in such a conversational way, starting with the topic of kissing, that it makes the topic non-intimidating.It's non-gender-specific, accepting the reality of the situation that both males and females can be victims and that everyone has the potential to sexually assault someone else. There is zero victim-blaming in this book, accepting the reality that only the offender is to blame, never the victim, no matter who is victim is. The book also deals with ways that everyone - absolutely everyone - can help stop the occurrence of sexual assaults by examining our own assumptions and stereotypes, speaking out against sexism and harassment, not contributing to sexual double standards for boys and girls, and promoting a culture of open, honest communication around consent. The book also includes positive, helpful ways you can be a supportive friend or family member to someone who's been assaulted. It contains plenty of interactive activities and resources to go to for further information and to help people take action toward a consent culture. It's a wonderful resource, full of hope and positivity, and that's why I really can't recommend this highly enough. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for this review, which represents my own honest opinion.