Color Atlas of Genetics (Thieme flexibooks) - Softcover

Passarge, E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3131003618 ISBN 13: 9783131003614

Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group, 1995

Synopsis

Using graphics, the fundamentals of genetics are explored in detail, including the molecular, cellular and chromosomal basis of genetics and gene expression. The structure, functions and evolution of genes and gene systems are also described. Part two covers important functional areas of particular relevance in the medical field - embryonic development, cellular signal transmission, immune system, oxygen-transmitting gene systems, growth factors, carcinogenic genes and numerous other functions. The book includes 174 colour charts, comprising 100 on basic genetics, 64 on functional areas and 10 on genome organization. There is standard colour coding on charts used throughout. Each page of textual explanation juxtaposed to corresponding chart. This "Flexibook" may be used as a supplementary reference/textbook by all the different professionals and student groups in medicine, biology and dentistry.

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Review

"This is not just another book about genetics but is an excellent addition to the available texts." - Journal of Medical Genetics"

From the Back Cover

A remarkable achievement by a single author ... concise but informative ... No geneticist or physician interested in genetic diseases should be without a copy of this remarkable edition. --American Journal of Medical Genetics

More than ever, a solid understanding of genetics is a fundamental element of all medical and scientific educational programs, across virtually all disciplines. And the applications--and implications--of genetic research are at the heart of current medical scientific debates. Completely updated and revised, The Color Atlas of Genetics is an invaluable guide for students of medicine and biology, clinicians, and anyone else interested in this rapidly evolving field.

The latest edition of this highly praised atlas retains several popular features, such as the accessible layout and logical structure, in addition to many novel features and 20 completely new color plates on new topics, including:

• Cell-to-cell communication, including important signaling and metabolic pathways
• Taxonomy of living organisms (tree of life)
• Epigenetic modifications in chromatin
• Apoptosis
• RNA interference (RNAi)
• Comparative genomic hybridization
• Origins of cancer
• Principles of gene and stem cell therapy, etc.

With more than 200 absorbing full-color plates concisely explained on facing pages, the atlas offers readers an easy-to-use, yet remarkably detailed guide to key molecular, theoretical, and medical aspects of genetics and genomics. Brief descriptions of numerous genetic diseases are included, with references for more detailed information.

Readers will find that this incomparable book presents a comprehensive picture of the field from its fascinating history to its most advanced applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 3131003618
• ISBN 13: 9783131003614
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 423