Genetics (non-medical)

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics.

Gene transfer within humans has been an obstacle until about 10 years ago.

For thousands of years, humans have found themselves vulnerable to plagues of desert locusts.

Genetics in Minutes is your compact and accessible guide to the central concepts of the science of genetics, revealing how our genes shape our bodies and our lives, and how in turn we are beginning to shape them.

With the expansion of human settlements and the environmental changes brought on by human activity and pollutants toxicology and risk assessment of mammal species is becoming increasingly of interest to toxicologists involved in environmental research.

Blast is an important foliar disease that infects the majority of cereal crops like rice, finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet and wheat, and thus resulting in a huge economic impact.

The new science of nutrigenomics and its ethical and societal challenges Gene-diet interactions--which underlie relatively benign lactose intolerance to life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular disease--have long been known.

Legumes in the Omic Era provides a timely review of recent advances in legume genomics research and application.

Darwin's Pangenesis and its Rediscovery Part B explores Darwin's Pangenesis, an expanded cell theory and unified theory of heredity and variation from over 150 years ago that strengthened his theory of evolution and explained many phenomena of life.

Over the past century, we have made great strides in reducing rates of disease and enhancing people's general health.

Originally published in 1913, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts examines the theory of Descent; the book is a time capsule of information, providing a record of the explorations into Darwinian theory during the first half of the 20th century.

Some of what we know about the health effects of exposure to chemicals from food, drugs, and the environment come from studies of occupational, inadvertent, or accident-related exposures.

Suitable for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates, Understanding Bioinformatics provides a definitive guide to this vibrant and evolving discipline.

Life history theory seeks to explain the evolution of the major features of life cycles by analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction, and survival and by investigating the trade-offs that constrain the evolution of these traits.

DNA testing and its forensic analysis are recognized as the "e;gold standard"e; in forensic identification science methods.

Originally published in 1899, The History of Creation was the first book of its kind to apply a doctrine to the whole range of organic morphology and make use of the effect Darwin had on biological sciences during the 19th century.

Insects are often overlooked because they are small or ignored because they are deemed trivial, and many are dismissed as nuisance pests.

Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the best management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals.

Focusing on the roles of different segments of DNA, Statistics in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology provides a basic understanding of problems arising in the analysis of genetics and genomics.

Developmental and Fetal Origins of Differences in Monozygotic Twins: From Genetics to Environmental Factors examines the major causes of discordance in monozygotic twins, from genetic, to environmental influences, including discussions on the genetic, epigenetic, fetal and environmental factors.

Describes how the physical chemistry of the DNA molecule links biological complexity, information flux and evolution to energy.

For decades, Emery and Rimoin's Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics and Genomics has served as the ultimate resource for clinicians integrating genetics into medical practice.

Handbook of Mouse Mutations with Skin and Hair Abnormalities presents 48 mouse mutations that are all available to the biomedical community.

In this book, Dr.

Winner of 2016 BMA Medical Award for Basic and Clinical SciencesThe Epigenome and Developmental Origins of Health and Disease synthesizes the existing knowledge on how the in utero environment could be the most important environment in shaping later risk for various diseases or to conversely promote the health of the offspring.

This book introduces the field of molecular diagnostics, tracing its evolution from the earliest days of genetic research to cutting-edge advancements.

This book is intended for the senior undergraduate (Honours student) in genetics, and for the postgraduate who wants a survey of the whole field or information on a special area within it.

Published continuously since 1944, the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology serial has been a continuous, essential resource for protein chemists.

Despite the historical signifigance of flavonoids and their pigments in establishing the basis for modern genetics, research in this large group of secondary metabolites continues to be more intense than ever.

First published in 2006, this book is an overview of vertebrate retinal development for both biologists and clinicians.

Genetics, like all scientific disciplines, is a human endeavor.

This volume provides a comprehensive description of the principles and methods used in DNA sequencing.

This volume contains about 40 papers covering many of the latest developments in the fast-growing field of bioinformatics.

The history of Science is replete with untold stories and this book is one of these accounts.

Every species has to preserve the integrity of its genome to ensure faithful passage of genetic information to the progeny.

Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture.

This book links the molecular evolution of silk proteins to the evolution and behavioral ecology of web-spinning spiders and other arthropods.

This book examines the biology of tuco-tucos (Ctenomys) from an evolutionary perspective.

An exciting interdisciplinary undergraduate textbook covering the rapidly developing field of microbial biotechnology.

Advances in Genetics increases its focus on modern human genetics and its relation to medicine with Volume 33 of this long-standing serial.

Originally published in 1983, this volume is a collection of papers by research workers active at the time.

A thought-provoking exploration of deleterious mutations in the human genome and their effects on human health and wellbeing Despite all of the elaborate mechanisms that a cell employs to handle its DNA with the utmost care, a newborn human carries about 100 new mutations, originated in their parents, about 10 of which are deleterious.

Plant Cryopreservation: A Practical Guide  is a unique resource for plant scientists in many fields.

Written by an international team of experts, Somatic Genome Variation presents a timely summary of the latest understanding of somatic genome development and variation in plants, animals, and microorganisms.

This book covers the many ways humans benefit from interactions with other living species.

The Evolution of the Genome provides a much needed overview of genomic study through clear, detailed, expert-authored discussions of the key areas in genome biology.

In this book, the progress during the last ten years is reviewed and future plans outlined to realize and establish the concept of design in the biological sciences.