Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications / Edition 9

by Ricki Lewis

Overview

Put genetics in perspective_a human perspective. Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications gives nonmajors a solid,complete foundation in the principles of human genetics. It builds on that base with current information and compelling human stories that give the study of the science relevance and interest. It's the only full-color text of its kind.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780073525273
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.
Publication date:	10/05/2009
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Ricki Lewis has built an eclectic career in communicating the excitement of genetics.

Table of Contents

Human Genetics, 9e

Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Overview of Genetics

Chapter 2 Cells

Chapter 3 Meiosis and Development
Part 2 Transmission Genetics

Chapter 4 Single-Gene Inheritance

Chapter 5 Beyond Mendel’s Laws

Chapter 6 Matters of Sex

Chapter 7 Multifactorial Traits

Chapter 8 Genetics of Behavior
Part 3 DNA and Chromosomes

Chapter 9 DNA Structure and Replication

Chapter 10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein

Chapter 11 Gene Expression and Epigenetics

Chapter 12 Gene Mutation

Chapter 13 Chromosomes
Part 4 Population Genetics

Chapter 14 Constant Allele Frequencies

Chapter 15 Changing Allele Frequencies

Chapter 16 Human Ancestry and Eugenics
Part 5 Immunity and Cancer

Chapter 17 Genetics of Immunity

Chapter 18 Genetics of Cancer
Part 6 Genetic Technology

Chapter 19 Genetic Technologies: Amplifying, Modifying, and Monitoring DNA

Chapter 20 Genetic Testing and Treatment

Chapter 21 Reproductive Technologies

Chapter 22 Genomics

Editorial Reviews

An excellent introductory text for undergraduates, especially those with "sciencephobia." Slow-paced material incorporates information on genetics in the news, and features chapter outlines, real-life vignettes, technology timelines, key concepts, chapter glossaries, and review and applied questions, plus boxed readings on fun subjects like human werewolves, and color photos and diagrams. Includes sections on fundamentals, transmission genetics, DNA and chromosomes, population genetics, immunity and cancer, and the latest genetic technology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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