Human Genetics

Ricki Lewis (Autor)

Media-Kombination

2005 | 7th edition
McGraw-Hill Professional
9780071107792 (ISBN)

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A non-science majors human genetics text that explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. This book is useful for citizens who are responsible for evaluating foods, and technologies in the age of genomics.

Human Genetics, Seventh Edition, is a non-science majors human genetics text that clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. It is a clear, modern, and exciting book for citizens who will be responsible for evaluating new medical options, new foods, and new technologies in the age of genomics.

Ricki Lewiss career communicating science began with earning a Ph.D. in Genetics from Indiana University in 1980. It quickly blossomed into writing for newspapers and magazines and writing the introductory textbook Life. Since then, she has taught a variety of life science courses and has authored the textbook Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications and books about gene therapy, stem cells, and scientific discovery. She is a genetic counselor for a large medical practice, teaches a graduate online course in "Genethics" at Albany Medical College, and writes for Medscape Medical News, Genetic Literacy Project, Rare Disease Report, and medical journals. Ricki also writes the popular DNA Science blog at Public Library of Science and is a frequent public speaker.

Part One Introduction Part One Introduction Chapter 1 Overview of Genetics Chapter 2 Cells Chapter 3 Development Part Two Transmission Genetics Chapter 4 Mendelian Inheritance Chapter 5 Extensions and Exceptions to Mendel's Laws Chapter 6 Matters of Sex Chapter 7 Multifactorial Traits Chapter 8 The Genetics of Behavior Part Three DNA and Chromosomes Chapter 9 DNA Structure and Replication Chapter 10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein Chapter 11 Control of Gene Expression Chapter 12 Gene Mutation Chapter 13 Chromosomes Part Four Population Genetics Chapter 14 When Allele Frequencies Stay Constant Chapter 15 Changing Allele Frequencies Chapter 16 Human Origins and Evolution Part Five Immunity and Cancer Chapter 17 Genetics of Immunity Chapter 18 The Genetics of Cancer Part Six Genetic Technology Chapter 19 Genetic Technologies: Amplifying, Modifying, and Monitoring DNA Chapter 20 Genetic Testing, Genetic Counseling, and Gene Therapy Chapter 21 Reproductive Technologies Chapter 22 The Age of Genomics

Zusatzinfo	Illustrations (chiefly col.)
Sprache	englisch
Maße	229 x 277 mm
Gewicht	1089 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
ISBN-13	9780071107792 / 9780071107792
Zustand	Neuware