Paramecium

Genetics and Epigenetics
1. Auflage 2005
ISBN: 978-0-415-25785-5
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 503 g

The techniques used to decipher the genetic makeup of species as well as epigenetic mechanisms are essential for explaining life forms and studying their DNA. As a eukaryotic model, Paramecium is well suited for genetic analysis. Taking a rather unconventional view of genetics, Paramecium: Genetics and Epigenetics explores how to use this protozoan as a basis for studying complex cells.
The book discusses various aspects of Paramecium, including the cortex, the cytoplasm, nuclei, asexual fission, conjugation, autogamy,macronuclear regeneration, cytogamy, life cycle phases, and behavior. It examines the assorted mating types of the genus and how these mating types are determined. It also elucidates some techniques that identify genetically defined genes with the DNA from a library that comprises those genes and details the genetic, epigenetic, chemical, and molecular facets of several different traits. In addition, the authors chronicle the history and reemergence of investigating RNA and DNA in Paramecium.
With many powerful tools now available, Paramecium research is entering a new frontier in molecular biology. A full account of Paramecium genetics, this book presents a wealth of time-consuming observations and remarkable phenomena that will lead to a better understanding of complex cells.

Zielgruppe

Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

Beale, Geoffrey

Preer, John R

Preer Jr., John R.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbellose (Invertebrata) Einzeller (Protozoen)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Introduction.Mating Types in Paramecium.General Description of the Protista and Paramecium.Methods of Studying Genetic Processes in Organisms of the Paramecium aurelia Species Group.The Determination of Mating Types in Paramecium.Symbionts and Mitochondria of Paramecium.Determination of I-Antigens.Micronuclei and Macronuclei.Ribosomal RNA and DNA.Cortical Morphogenesis.Behavior.Epigenetics. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Geoffrey Beale, John R. Preer Jr.,