This book covers the nuts and bolts of human genetics and the mutations that drive health, disease, and evolution.

It explains DNA structure, the types of mutations that can happen, and how scientists detect and analyze these changes with tools like next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics.

You’ll learn how mutations influence everything from inherited disorders to cancer, with real-world examples like the BRCA1/2 genes and sickle cell mutation.

Out of the lab and into the clinic, it also discusses genetic testing, diagnosis, and the ethical questions surrounding gene editing techniques like CRISPR.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or healthcare professional, this book gives you the essential background and practical insights to understand how mutations shape human biology and medicine today.