An Introduction to Population Genetics
by Rasmus Nielsen and Montgomery Slatkin
Published by Sinauer Associates, an imprint of Oxford University Press. An Introduction to Population Genetics is intended as a text for a one-semester biology course in population genetics at the undergraduate or graduate levels. The goal of the book is to introduce both classical population genetics theory developed in terms of allele and haplotype frequencies and modern population genetics theory developed in terms of coalescent theory. Numerous applications of theory to problems that aris...
Ornithine Transcarbamylase: Basic Science and Clinical Considerations, written by a leading expert on OTC, for the first time assembles and analyzes more than 40 years of basic science and clinical research. It will be the definitive resource on the topic for pediatricians, geneticists, and internists who care for patients with OTC deficiency, as well as for basic scientists and genetic researchers who study the urea cycle in mammals and the arginine biosynthetic pathway in bacteria and fungi.
How are we supposed to handle these new tools that could end up changing our genetic material?The advancement of the new genetic technology has hurtled forward at breakneck speed. When the first genetically modified children, the twins Lulu and Nana, were born in China in 2018, it became clear that humanity was facing possibilities that we had, previously, only been able to imagine. With the pair of genetic scissors known as CRISPR, we could potentially choose the traits of our children and avoi...
Transgenesis Techniques (Methods in Molecular Biology, #561)
One of the major challenges currently facing the scientific community is to understand the function of the multitude of protein-coding genes that were revealed when the human genome was fully sequenced. In Transgenesis Techniques: Principles and Protocols, Third Edition, experts in the field fully update and expand upon the previous edition in order to detail the transgenic techniques currently used to modify the genome. The volume explores classic procedures to genetically modify mice and other...
Galton invented the term eugenics and set down many of his observations and conclusions in this book which covers a variety of psychological phenomena and their subsequent measurement. It discusses the variety of human nature, physical features, bodily qualities, emotions, psychology, anthropometric registers, character, criminals, gregarious and slavish instincts, intellectual differences, mental imagery, number forms, the history of twins, and selection and race, among others. He also advocate...
Human Gene Mapping 10 (Human Gene Mapping, #10)
The Science of Human Intelligence
by Richard J. Haier, Roberto Colom, and Earl Hunt
In this revised and updated edition of Hunt's classic textbook, Human Intelligence, two research experts explain how key scientific studies have revealed exciting information about what intelligence is, where it comes from, why there are individual differences, and what the prospects are for enhancing it. The topics are chosen based on the weight of evidence, allowing readers to evaluate what ideas and theories the data support. Topics include IQ testing, mental processes, brain imaging, genetic...
Basiswissen Humangenetik (Springer-Lehrbuch)
by Christian P Schaaf and Johannes Zschocke
Mediziner sind in vielen Bereichen mit Humangenetik konfrontiert Kinder mit Trisomie 21, Patienten mit Mucoviscidose. Der "Schaaf/Zschocke" bringt das Thema auf den Punkt. Er wiederholt kurz die Grundlagen und f hrt Sie von der Theorie zur Praxis: Was f r Krankheitsbilder gibt es? Wie werden welche Organsysteme beeinflusst? F r Studium und Praxis: Die 30 wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder sind in Boxen hervorgehoben, spezielle klinische Probleme extra erl utert. Ergebnisse interpretieren, Risiken abw...
Taking us to the cutting edge of the new field of scientific wellness, a visionary biotechnologist and pathbreaking researcher in systems-based personalized medicine show how we can optimize our health in ways that were previously unimaginable.We are on the cusp of a paradigm shift in health care. At the leading edge of this new frontier of medicine, major diseases are being challenged in fresh and unexpected ways. Using predictive technologies, applied immunotherapy, and genomically informed, t...
Etiology of Human Disease at the DNA Level
In this collection of review articles based on papers presented at a Nobel Symposium, biomedical researchers highlight advances in mapping of human disease traits, molecular characterization of genetic defects, investigation of multigenic disorders, gene replacement in humans and animals models, and diagnosis and therapy of genetic disease. Experts examine the genetics of colorectal cancer, the role of homeotic and other development-regulating genes in human malformations, the proteins of blood...
Statistical methods are becoming more important in all biological fields of study. Biometry deals with the application of mathematical techniques to the quantitative study of varying characteristics of organisms, populations, species, etc. This book uses examples based on genuine data carefully chosen by the author for their special biological significance. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of topics and bridge the gap between introductory biological statistics and advanced approaches s...
Kinship and Demographic Behavior in the Past (International Studies in Population, #7)
by Tommy Bengtsson and Geraldine P. Mineau
Intergenerational research is crucial in understanding long term demographic trends. This book examines the ways kinship affects demographic behavior, including mortality patterns to determine the influence of fertility patterns, the contribution of parents' longevity, and the affects of a family history of disease. It emphasizes the importance of studies that include and compare other factors related to social organization with information on multi-generational families.
We are entering a new era of increasing understanding of how genetics influences human health and development, agricultural productivity and the ecological balance of the planet. This will be crucial to decisions involving personal, medical, societal, economic and environmental issues. This book aims to convey to non-specialists the excitement and significance of recent discoveries dealing with genes and the innovative capabilities that stem from these advances. Introductory chapters trace the h...
This is a detailed survey and analysis of the ways in which governments affect the price of housing, taking into account the many changes of the last few years. The study examines the system and the way in which governments affect it, covering subjects such as subsidies to council housing and housing associations, housing benefit for those with low incomes, tax concessions for owner occupiers, and other subsidies such as the right to buy, or improvement grants. The book also examines the complic...
Placenta (Gene and Cell Therapy)
Long regarded as biological waste, the placenta is gaining momentum as a viable product for clinical use. Due to their unique properties, placental cells and derivatives show great promise in curing various diseases. Utilizing contributions from world-renowned experts, Placenta: The Tree of Life considers the therapeutic potential of these cells. It examines new stem cell–based strategies and highlights recent studies that advance the range of treatment for a number of illnesses. Emphasizing...
Gene Cloning and Manipulation
by Department of Biochemistry Christopher Howe
Molecular Genetics of Yeast (A Practical Approach, #141)
The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used extensively in academic research and industry as a model eukaryote. It is easy to manipulate, is very flexible, and has a great many parallels with higher organisms. This makes it ideal for studies in molecular biology, genetics and biotechnology. This text describes current experimental procedures for working with the organism.
Cereal Genomics II
"Cereal Genomics" published in 2004 served the purpose of collecting all information on cereal genomics at one place and was well received by the cereal workers through-out the world. The last eight years have witnessed significant advancement in the field of cereal genomics. For instance, high-density genetic maps, physical maps, QTL maps and even draft genome sequence have become available for several cereal species. Furthermore, the next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have revolutio...