Genetics (non-medical)

Concepts and techniques in genomics and proteomics covers the important concepts of high-throughput modern techniques used in the genomics and proteomics field.

Gene therapy is emerging as a new class of therapeutics for the treatment of inherited and acquired diseases.

As per the reports of FAO, the human population will rise to 9 billion by the end of 2050 and 70% of more food must be produced over the next three decades to feed the additional population.

Whole genome amplification generates microgram quantities of genomic DNA starting from a sample of as little as a few femtograms and so is a vital technique when sample material is limited, as well as for high-throughput assays.

Proteomics: Methods Express identifies the most powerful new technologies and presents them in a way that allows their robust implementation.

PCR is the most widely used technique in molecular biology.

Protein expression is an increasingly important tool for research on gene function.

DNA Microarrays: Methods Express covers the very latest in DNA microarray technology, with a clear focus on how these techniques can be used in the lab to gain the very best results.

Internationally acclaimed science writer Lone Frank swabs up her DNA to provide the first truly intimate account of the new science of consumer-led genomics.

This book focuses on the current status of our understanding of RNA, a key biological molecule.

Provides a listing of all those after whom damselflies and dragonflies have been named.

In recent years knowledge of our genetic code has changed our understanding of life on Earth.

Is a baby whose personality has been chosen from a gene supermarket still a human?

Are there any commonalities between Transhumanism and the WHO framework for global governance of human genome editing?

Are there any commonalities between Transhumanism and the WHO framework for global governance of human genome editing?

Artificial cells, cell engineering and therapy are emerging technologies which will make a significant impact on the future of medicine and healthcare.

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.

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.

The structure, function and reactions of nucleic acids are central to molecular biology and medicine and are crucial for understanding of the ever-expanding range of complex biological processes involved which are central to life.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

The DNA of all organisms is constantly being damaged by endogenous and exogenous sources.

To thrive, every living cell must continuously gauge and respond to changes in its environment.

To thrive, every living cell must continuously gauge and respond to changes in its environment.

Urban pests are common all over the world.

Urban pests are common all over the world.

Technology for modifying the genotypes and phenotypes of insects and other arthropods has steadily progressed with the development of more precise and powerful methods, most prominently transgenic modification.

Technology for modifying the genotypes and phenotypes of insects and other arthropods has steadily progressed with the development of more precise and powerful methods, most prominently transgenic modification.

This book presents a global overview of the background to, and the current state of, crop protection and pest management in cotton crops.

This new book summarises decades of research and collation of distributional data.

This new book summarises decades of research and collation of distributional data.

This book presents a global overview of the background to, and the current state of, crop protection and pest management in cotton crops.

The discovery of DNA as the genetic material brought great hope to scientists all over the world.

Rapid changes and significant progress have been made in the Agrobacterium field, such as genetically transforming plants for both basic research purposes and agricultural development.

The book is a taxonomic treatise of the tropical fruit flies of Papua New Guinea, Indonesian Papua, associated islands and Bougainville, the region of the world where speciation in the sub-family Dacinae has been most prolific.

The book is a taxonomic treatise of the tropical fruit flies of Papua New Guinea, Indonesian Papua, associated islands and Bougainville, the region of the world where speciation in the sub-family Dacinae has been most prolific.

Rabbits have many uses - as well as being cherished pets, they are bred for their meat and fur, and as laboratory animals.

Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living.

Bridging the gap between genome and phenotype, the transcriptome is a molecular-level snapshot of the act of living.

The global drive towards sustainability and improved animal health means there is a greater need for development of novel functional ingredients for the feed industry.

The global drive towards sustainability and improved animal health means there is a greater need for development of novel functional ingredients for the feed industry.

* Provides specific examples of germplasm research related to climate change threats* Edited by internationally renowned experts in the field* The final chapter of the book draws a synthesis of the many issues raised within the book

Since the time of domestication more than 10,000 years ago, cattle have played an increasingly crucial role in the development of human civilizations.

Gene flow is a natural process that occurs spontaneously and enables the evolution of life.

Genome sequencing has become a basic tool of plant and animal breeding.

Genome sequencing has become a basic tool of plant and animal breeding.

Gene flow is a natural process that occurs spontaneously and enables the evolution of life.

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002, the field of quantitative genetics, genomics and breeding has changed markedly.