Encyclopedia of Genetics - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1884964346 ISBN 13: 9781884964343

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1884964346
• ISBN 13: 9781884964343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 984
• Editor: Reeve Eric C.R.