Genetics in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant

Decode the blueprint of life in record time with Genetics in Minutes, a beautifully streamlined popular science handbook written by prominent science communicator Tom Jackson. Published by Quercus as part of their highly successful In Minutes compact series, this pocket-sized reference guide condenses the dense, rapidly evolving world of genomic science into 200 foundational milestones and principles. The text is systematically organized into clear structural groups, guiding the reader from basic Mendelian inheritance laws and chromosome structures to complex modern topics like DNA replication, epigenetics, CRISPR gene editing, cloning, and the ethics of human bioengineering. Following a strict, ultra-accessible layout, each concept is demystified on a single page with direct, punchy prose accompanied by a minimalist conceptual diagram or infographic on the facing page. This volume serves as an exceptional cross-disciplinary reference tool for high school biology curricula, university preparation, and an incredibly practical asset for any library's life sciences and popular technology collections.