Books on 'genetics'
Total books: 30729 Page 12 of 3073
publisher: Academic Press, published: 1997-11-27
ISBN: 0122951301
sales rank: 277572
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Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience-nature and nurture. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals.The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are often under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior. * * Synthesizes research from behavioural genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature* Broaches fields of behaviour genetics and behavioural research* Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioural genetics researchers* Contains a minimum of scientific jargon
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by: Matt Ridley
publisher: Harper Perennial, published: 2009-11-01
ISBN: 0061148458
sales rank: 527680
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This is a very interesting and highly readable book, but a little gushing especially towards the end. I felt the author believed that because Crick's work on the double helix and the three-letter code was so very important, that everything Crick said or thought was equally remarkable. Some of his later ideas, such as directed panspermia, were not really scientific in the sense of being testable. If he were not one of the greats these ideas might have been dismissed as arm-waving.
While the author got Crick's name right, he dropped the ball on the rest of the title. Crick did not discover the genetic code. Marshall Nirenberg did. Crick and Watson figured out the structure of the DNA molecule. There is a difference between elucidating the structure of DNA and working out the code embodied in that structure. Hopefully the author makes the distinction in the text. I have not read the book. This is just a review of the title, which gets a "2", on the strength of spelling Crick's name right.
I was heartened to read in this book that Francis Crick steadfastly refused to accept honorary degrees and other such dubious signs of distinction that academics like to bestow on one another. Of course Crick received the Nobel prize, so it was easy for him to snub his nose at the honor-grubbing of his lesser colleagues. Still, his behavior in this area is exemplary, and reassuring. While I got this glimpse of Crick's personality, I did not learn as much as I had hoped about DNA. That is due to my faulty background in science at least as much as to any fault in Ridley's prose. But Ridley did inspire me to get back to Watson's "Double Helix," and eventually, I hope, I will arrive at more of an insight into the intellectual revolution that was brought about by Crick and Watson. As others have noted, the book - so full of names and places - cries out for photographs. There are none. And it cries out for an index, of which there is none. Please, Atlas Books, relax your purse strings a bit and provide such things for the second edition.
by: Harry Nickla
publisher: Benjamin Cummings, published: 2009-04-24
ISBN: 0321556933
sales rank: 749254
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Key Benefit: A supplement for any genetics book, this guide gives爎eaders thorough instruction and practice for solving genetics problems. Using callout comments, the author walks爎eaderse through the process of breaking down word problems by dissecting each sentence. At each significant point in the statement of a problem,爎eaders learn to evaluate the given data, think about how it fits into the larger picture, and analyze relationships that lead to a potential solution. Currently, How to Solve Genetics Problems can be packaged with Pearson genetics books for a special value package price. Key Topics: Chromosome Mechanics - Mitosis and Meiosis, Transmission genetics,燣inkage and Mapping, Molecular biology: DNA, Molecular biology: Proteins, Transcription, Translation, and Mutation, Genetic regulation: Prokaryotes,Population genetics and Evolution Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics
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by: J.G. Coors, S. Pandey
publisher: American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America, published: 1999-01-01
ISBN: 0891185496
sales rank: 848671
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Explore the momentous contributions of hybrid crop varieties with worldwide experts. Topics include an overview, quantitative genetics, genetic diversity, biochemistry and molecular biology, methodologies, commercial strategies, and examples from numerous crops.Also available: Genetic Improvement of Seed Quality - ISBN 0891185534 Designing Crops for Added Value - ISBN 089118144XThe American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America are prominent international scientific societies headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The Societies specialize in peer-reviewed, high-quality science titles for a wide variety of audiences.Some of the many areas we publish in include:-Soils Methods and Management-Crop Development and Improvement-Agrosystem Management and the Global Food Crisis-Environmental Conservation and Climatology
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by: Andreas Ziegler, Inke R. K?nig
publisher: Wiley-VCH, published: 2006-03-31
ISBN: 3527312528
sales rank: 715767
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"There are not so many books on statistical methods focused on genetic epidemiology. This contribution fills a gap with a good selection of topics presented in a concise format that will be useful for biostatisticians starting in the field and geneticists or epidemiologists that want to master the specialized statistics used in genetics." ISCB NEWS Covering the latest developments, this advanced textbook introduces the relevant statistical methods applied in this field. Provides a concise introduction to genetic fundamentals Explains both linkage analysis and association analysis in detail Features more than 100 problems and solutions Includes a foreword by Robert C. Elston, Director, Division of Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology at the Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Written by the prize-winning scientist Andreas Ziegler, President of the German Region of the International Biometric Society, and Inke Koenig, who contributes爏everal years爋f teaching experience, this is an ideal text爁or all epidemiologists, geneticists, statistics specialists, biomathematicians, and graduate students.
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by: W.R., FRCVS, Ph.D Cook
publisher: Equine Research, published: 1978-06
ISBN: 0935842055
sales rank: 466563
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This book provides the modern principles of genetics of the horse in an interesting, useful, easy-to-read presentation. It contains fascinating details of successful selection methods used by leaders in the horse industry. This is combined with information about powerful techniques based on solid scientific research. This book will help you select superior horses for breeding, racing, or showing. This is important reading for all horse people, and essential for breeders.
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This book is way out of date and contains misinformation. It is worse than useless.I bought it here a few months ago and regret it.
While this book was the "breeder's Bible" when it was first published 25 years ago, the fact is that genetics, especially equine genetics, has progressed by leaps and bounds since then. Many things we thought to be true then are no longer so. I think this is a great book to have in your library; some things about it are timeless. However, if you're looking to answer specific genetic questions (For example, "How do I get an Overo?"), then you may end up with wrong information. Anyone using it to answer these questions would do well to double-check it with another, more recent textbook, such as "The Genetics of the Horse."
This book is a breeder's "bible" , and is one I would recommend for everyone, regardless of the size of the reader's breeding operation. The book gives readable and understandable information on the consequences of breeding individual animals for specific color and conformation traits. It provides valuable information on the dominance of specific traits and the likelihood of those traits being inherited by offspring.
by: Pamela Peters
publisher: William C. Brown, published: 1992-03-12
ISBN: 0697120635
sales rank: 733988
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Assuming your students have had no prior experience in genetic engineering, the author starts with the basics and then builds to include intriguing advanced genetics coverage.
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by: Pak Sham
publisher: Wiley, published: 2009-12-01
ISBN: 0470689285
sales rank: 933208
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This is one of the first introductions to the sophisticated statistical methods that play a key role in research on human genetics. Topics include the estimation of allele frequencies, the testing for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, classical and complex segregation analysis, linkage analysis for Mendelian and complex diseases and quantitative traits, the detection of allelic associations, the estimation of heritability for multifactorial traits and path analysis.
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This book is a fantastic introduction to and reference to stats in genetics (I bought it for a genetic epidemiology course). Sham works through the concepts with enough detail that you aren't wondering what is going on, but so that you aren't bored either. The explanations are clear, the writing is excellent and the organization of the book can't be beat. Highly recommended.
This is a good book on the state-of-art Human Genetics Statistics. However, first, the organization of the topics is not that systematical and is a bit chaotic, especially section on association analysis. The author just simply puts everything together without a clear connection among each part. Sometimes (actually most), the language is confusing. Large paragraphs were used try to clarify an issue, but appear to be the opposite to what one wishes. On the other hand, unfortunately, there are a lot a lot of TYPOs in the book! My comment is: Don't deserve the price (actually it's going up!!!) and don't deserve a 'Bible' in the field!
This is an excellent book covering all major areas of genetic epidemiology. Ideal for postrgraduate studies it is well structured and highly detailed. The only criticism would be is that the sections on association studies and segregation analysis are not overly strong, but then this reflects the states of those fields in comparison to linkage analysis
by: Linda Adkison PhD, Michael D. Brown PhD
publisher: Mosby, published: 2007-06-22
ISBN: 0323043291
sales rank: 625647
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Each title in the new Integrated series focuses on the core knowledge in a specific basic science discipline, while linking that information to related concepts from other disciplines. Case-based questions at the end of each chapter enable you to gauge your mastery of the material, and a color-coded format allows you to quickly find the specific guidance you need. Bonus STUDENT CONSULT access - included with the text - allows you to conveniently access the book's content online 路 clip content to your handheld device 路 link to content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles 路 and more! These concise and user-friendly references provide crucial guidance for the early years of medical training, as well as for exam preparation.Includes case-based questions at the end of each chapterFeatures a colour-coded format to facilitate quick reference and promote effective retentionOffers access to STUDENT CONSULT! At www.studentconsult.com, you'll find the complete text and illustrations of the book online, fully searchable 路 "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles 路 content clipping for handheld devices 路 an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources 路 and much more!
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publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, published: 2006-06-30
ISBN: 3952231320
sales rank: 236907
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Developmental Neuropathology presents, for the first time, a dual approach to the wide range of disorders which affect the developing brain, both pre and post-natally.It focuses on genetic and molecular mechanisms and recognizes that the practicing neuropathologist and pediatric pathologist need cogent and logical guidance when tackling the extraordinary range of pathologic change which afflicts the developing CNS.
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Total 30729 books of 3073 pages