Encyclopedia of Genetics
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Ape
aphroditism
Category=GBC
chrom
Chrom Osom Es
Coliphage T4
D N A Methylat Ion
D N A Sequence
Dauer Larva
determination
Dioecious Plants
DNA Fingerprinting
Dosage Compensation
Double Recombinants
Double Strand Break
Double Strand Break Repair
elements
eq_isMigrated=1
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
Evo Lution
Fo L Lowing
Hairpin DNA
herm
Heteroduplex DNA
Hom Ologous Recom Bination
Homologous Recombination
ions
Maternal Impression
Model Organism
Mouse Genetics
mutat
osom
Recombination Suppression
sex
Sex CHROM OSOM
Sex Chromosomes
Site Specific Recombination
transposable
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- ISBN 9781884964343
- Weight: 3310g
- Dimensions: 210 x 280mm
- Publication Date: 01 Apr 2001
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Encyclopedia includes 125 entries, beginning with the origins of genetics including historical background on the work of Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin, and progressing to the structure of DNA and modern theories such as selfish genes. All branches of genetics are covered, including the genetics of bacteria, viruses, insects, animals and plants, as well as humans. Important topical issues such as the human genome project, bioethics, the law and genetics, genetic disorders, GM crops, and the use of transgenic animals for food and pharmaceutical products are fully surveyed. A section on techniques and biotechnology includes modern methods of analysis, from DNA fingerprinting to the new science of bioinformatics. The articles, all written by specialists, are largely non-mathematical and progress from general concepts to deeper understanding. Each essay is fully referenced, with suggestions for further reading. The text is supplemented by extensive illustrations, tables and a color plate section. The Encyclopedia of Genetics will be a valuable companion for all those working or studying in the various fields of genetical research, and a fascinating reference for all readers with a basic background in biology. Also includes color inserts.
Eric C.R Reeve, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Edinburgh, UK. Essays: From the great apes to Gregor Mendel, Genetics of quantitative characters, Gregor Mendel.
