Encyclopedia of Genetics

Erscheinungsjahr 2001
ISBN: 978-1-884964-34-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 984 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 3310 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reeve, Eric C.R.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Genetik und Genomik (nichtmedizinisch)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Introducing Genetics B The Origins of Genetics C Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses D Genetics of Drosophila and Other Insects E Genetics of Eukaryotic Micro-organisms and their Organelles F Mouse Genetics G Genetics of Other Mammals H Human Clinical Genetics J Plant Genetics K Genetics of Cell Organelles, Structures and Function N Population Genetics and Evolutionary Studies

Über Autor(innen)

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.