genetics books

	Principles of Genetics
	By: D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons ISBN: 047169939X Publisher: Wiley Release Date: 04 November, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 179486	When I was getting a very brief introduction of genetics in my Biology book by Raven, for some reason I was just not understanding what the hell I was reading. This book is easy to grasp, very well written. I highly recommend it to anyone, also, the CD is pretty good. this book helped me a lot. i used the book for its extra problems which they were great. There was no marks in the whole book, and the price was great.
	Forensic DNA Typing, Second Edition: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers
	By: John M. Butler ISBN: 0121479528 Publisher: Academic Press Release Date: 22 February, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 152706	I would not recommend this book to someone who was completely new to the use of genetics as a tool for forensics. I did an undergraduate degree in biotechnoloy in 2000 and wanted to review and learn more about specifically how most DNA in crime labs was being processed today. This book was recommended to me by the head of a prominent DNA crime lab. It is written at a higher level than most texts but offers a wealth of detailed information, particularly if you are interested in contrasting advantages and disadvantages of different kits and equipment. This book is a great book for teaching DNA. It breaks down the information pretty good in some areas but not as well in others. Overall I would say it is a good book. While Dr. Butler's book on DNA typing is clearly based on experience and profound understanding of the subject, I was most impressed with the readability. I was thrilled to find principles illustrated by examples from current events! Students of science will find this book refreshing. Well written (and edited)!
	Remaking Eden: How Genetic Engineering and Cloning Will Transform the American Family (Ecco)
	By: Lee M. Silver ISBN: 0061235199 Publisher: Harper Perennial Release Date: 07 August, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 390988	It says in the bio the writer teaches at Princeton, but based on the writing, listless and without a compelling narrative, I can only hope the gentleman works as a subsitute teacher, rather than someone fully tenured. For a far more gripping story, both in information and narrative style, read MERCHANTS of IMMORTALITY. Science writing at it's very best! I received the book only a few days after I ordered it and it was in great condition. Thanks. I find it very interesting reading. Lee Silver brought the complexities of the reprogentic labs to the grasp of the layman. It projects into the future of reproduction and it looks like the American society one day will finally come to accept cloning as an option, though expensive.
	The Anunnaki's Genetic Creation of the Human Race.: UFOs, Aliens And God, Then And Now
	By: Maximillien De Lafayette ISBN: 1434828204 Publisher: CreateSpace Release Date: 04 January, 2008 Bioscience book rank: 40518	If you are of religious upbringing, but you know something just isn't right, this book may set you free. Giving arguments from both sides of the coin, Maximillien De Lafayette has put together sound information regarding alternatives to what you've been told. Though the English translations are not perfect and spelling errors abound, This book is a "do or die" MUST READ for any student of alternative history and religion. Astro- Xeno- and Exo- theology students will drool over the contents! It's worth the money. Some essays you'll scream "Right On Man" and some of them will anger you but that is the purpose of putting together a (almost) neutral book of different philosophies and ideas. I would have given it 5 stars BUT a couple of the included works are a bit to "squishy" for me. They made me feel as if I was at some dingy carnival getting a tarot reading from some woman with a beard. Hopefully, these new age hippy writers will not be included in future versions. Anyway, overall it is one of the best books I've ever read. Enjoy! <br /> <br />-Rev. Dr. Kenny W. What an explosive book! Dynamite! You must read it right away! Nothing like it. It makes you change your beliefs in organized religions and what you have been taught in school. Absolutely amazing. I always liked Maximillien de Lafayette's books because he is serious and highly cultured. The genetic creation of the human race and how aliens came to earth and created us are phenomenal subjects extremely well explained by the author. You cannot put this book down. EXPLOOOOOOOOOOOOOSIVE! An essential book on ufology, UFOs and the origin of the human race. It is going to change your understanding of the universe, life after death, aliens, GOD and our origin. The Anunnaki's Genetic Creation of the Human Race <br /> <br />The author, Maximillien de Lafayette is very very clever. He does not tell you what he thinks about the origin of the human race and WHO created us. However, he presents all the theories and opinions of the greatest scientists, ufologists and theologians about the role of an extraterrestrial race that genetically created human beings. And he provides plenty of cases, documented evidence and historical facts about the intervention of aliens from 2 planets who came to earth 60,000 years ago and created the "modern humans". The book is explosive, fascinating and scientific, but full of theories that could change the way you understand the universe, your religion, and what your preachers told you about origin and future of humans. <br /> <br /> <br />You will read about ll the theories, opinions and discoveries in Ufology, history of ancient gods, aliens, extraterrestrial civilizations and place of humans on the cosmic landscape. Revealed for the first time the biggest secrets about world's greatest religions and their relations to extraterrestrials. Who created us? God or extraterrestrials? Plenty of evidence for both the believers and skeptics. A fabulous and mesmerizing book full of data, research, charts and experts opinions. The ultimate book on aliens, UFOs, ancient religions and the place of God in our life! <br />This book is the most comprehensive published work on the Anunnaki and their impact on the human race. Wealth of information and in depth articles on so many topics, including, but not limited to: 1-ETs' role in human development. 2-God and the extraterrestrials. 3-The mystery surrounding Jesus and the Sons of God. 4-The extraterrestrials are responsible for genetic intervention in the modern era. 5-The `God' of the Old Testament, Yahweh/Jehovah, is in fact an "intermediary god" or extraterrestrial. 6-How the Anunnaki created us genetically. 7-The real story of Nibiru (Planet X). 8-We created you. We came from space. 9-The truth behind human origins. 10-The alien gods were genetic engineers. 11-The Nephilim an ancient race of half-breed humans... And much much more... <br />Read it. It is powerful, unbiased, intelligent, well-documented. <br />
	The Cannabis Breeder's Bible: The Definitive Guide to Marijuana Genetics, Cannabis Botany and Creating Strains for the Seed Market
	By: Greg Green ISBN: 1931160279 Publisher: Green Candy Press Release Date: 15 April, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 56159	I think this is a really good book for people who understand horticulture and have been growing for a long time and want to expand. It is however no good for the first time or novice who may get confused with the scientific nature of the book. I bought this book with the hopes of learning something about genetics, and I learned that the author should devote some time to reading "marijuana botany" by Robert Connell Clarke. Unfortunately "The Cannabis Breeders Bible" is not a "definitive guide to marijuana genetics" the book is more like recycled garbage from a bunch of other grow books. It does nothing to explain the real deal with breeding like identifying strains that are compatible and in turn can breed. He puts it in a manner saying all you have to do is find a male and find a female and voila you have seeds. Any good cannabis breeder knows this is not the truth. Anyone looking at this book should just buy "Marijuana Botany" and leave it at that. The Cannabis breeders bible did nothing more than waste my time. This is an excellent resource on cannabis genetic's and how cannabis genetic characteristic's are utilized from the male and female plants.. IT IS NOT FOR THE BEGINNER wanting to learn how to grown cannabis, it is for experienced growers and designed for the advanced grower or anyone interested in cannabis genetic's to create their own variety of cannabis. If you do not have the time to understand how genetic's work nor do not understand basic chemistry about genetic's, this book is not for you. Verl McCown, GG
	Genetics: Analysis and Principles
	By: Robert J. Brooker, Robert Brooker ISBN: 0072965975 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Release Date: 09 January, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 265332	This is the only genetics book I have. However, I have completed a graduate level biochemistry course. In biochemistry, we discussed many of the subjects presented in Brooker's textbook. Despite having an excellent biochemistry text, Brooker's presentation was often superior, providing a clearer explanation. <br /> <br />I have heard the graphics of the text often derided; I believe this is because some of the graphics were not printed well. Often the graphics are somewhat "fuzzy." However, comparing how well the graphics in this text present concepts against how well the graphics in other texts present the same concepts has been illuminating. Another student actually brought Brooker's text to our biochem lab several times to show other students the graphics to help explain some concepts. The graphics may be fuzzy, but they get the point across. <br /> <br />I'm keeping this in my library. I have returned to it several times. <br /> <br />There is a solutions manual to go with the text. I recommend getting the solutions manual. Working the problems at the end of each chapter will provide a good understanding of the material. I recently used this book in an undergraduate genetics course that was taught by a M.D./Genetics Counselor who, after the first month or so of using the book and the accompaning powerpoint presentation got so frustrated that told us not to bother reading the book anymore. An example would be the improper use of the Chi Square test that the book uses and instructs. <br /> <br />If you are an instructor save yourself the trouble of dealing with a book with so many errors in it. I used this textbook in a distance learning course and have found it to be invaluable to my learnng experience.<p>For anyone who has taken Genetics, you'll account for the fact that it is not an easy course. Taking it without a professor present is even more challenging. Luckily this text is well written and easy to follow. The author uses a mix of theory and experiment examples to drive important concepts home. The language is not dry like in many Biology texts. Instead, it is easy to read, almost to the point of being enjoyable.<p>There are a few things I really liked:<br>1. The illustrations in this book are paramount to learning difficult concepts. When explaining experimental procedures, the text is accompanied by step-by-step instuctions and illustrations as to how the experiment was carried out. This proved helpful in visualizing the procedure. <br>2. Each chapter is well organized and easy to understand. The author speaks in easy to understand terms (that is if you have had previous Biology courses.) His writing style is dynamic and never boring.<br>3. Difficult concepts are often explained more than once. Sometimes the book gets a little ahead of itself, but page numbers and chapters are always given so you can read about things you don't understand.<br>4. The end of each chapter provides the reader with provocative critical thinking questions that solidify important points from the chapter. Best of all, even numbered answers are given in the back so you can check yourself without hunting through the book.<p>Overall I'd give this book an A and it will remain in my collection of Biology texts.
	Human Genetics
	By: Ricki Lewis ISBN: 0073101435 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math Release Date: 15 November, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 340914	I bought this book for a class I am taking. It has great pictures and explanations, which are beneficial in the understanding of the material. For professors who are thinking of using this book, as a student I felt it engaged me immensely. For students who are contemplating shelling out the $$ for the book, I don't quite know what to tell you. The book is very easy to read, lots of colorful pictures, not just dry text. Each chapter starts off with a semi-personal story about the topic at hand. My teacher didn't use it that often for work but I found it helpful to support what I was learning in class. Great reference. Human Genetics is a very interesting topic and can get any lay person to talk about their views on what kind of world they want to see. i was very happily suprised when i saw the book in the mail. their expedited shipping is really expedited shipping
	Genetics: A Conceptual Approach (Second Edition)
	By: Benjamin Pierce ISBN: 0716788810 Publisher: W. H. Freeman Release Date: 24 December, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 210840	I don't have biology background but this book helps me learn a lot. The author presents concepts in a simple and clear manner. This book provides a wonderful and comprehensive introduction to genetics. I'm not a biology major, but I found that this book is both entertaining and informative. The author describes a wide panoramic view on the genetics, and yet addresses the fundamental concepts in genetics in very clear manner. DNA structure, replication, transcription to RNA, RNA processing, and RNA translation (a.k.a. the central dogma) have been very hard to comprehend and visualize, yet the author explains it very well. Numerous detailed illustrations in the book really helps to clarify the central dogma. <br /> <br />All chapters start with VERY compelling REAL-WORLD cases that tantalizes you on learning the subject presented in the chapter. That makes me wanting to read for more. The writing is concise and clear. The author clearly knows his stuff. <br /> <br />Overall, it is a great intro book. Great for both self-learners and in-class students. Definitely a must buy for those who want to get acquainted in genetics. <br /> <br />For in depth contents: The book seems to be divided into four parts. <br /> <br />1. It starts with principles of classical (Mendelian) genetics with its applications on chapter 1. Then it goes into cell structures, functions, and reproduction with chapter 2-4. Followed by heredity principles of reproduction and how classical genetics fit into the analysis of hereditary traits. The next chapter discusses how classical genetics is not enough -- the author presents compelling cases like lethal alleles, incomplete penetration, and so forth in chapter 5-6. This limitation brings forth extensions and modifications on the basic principles, which is also discussed. The author also discusses other analyses to detect hereditary traits, such as pedigree analysis. <br /> <br />2. The second part is more toward modern genetics: How genes are not independently assorted as the Mendelian principles dictates. The concept of linkage, recombination, and consequently gene mapping are discussed in chapter 7. Followed by Chapter 8 is sort of intermezzo on bacterial and viral genetic systems. <br /> <br />3. The third part is the meat of the book: <br />Chapter 9 discusses what chromosomes are and how chromosomes abnormalities occur and what type of abnormalities. <br />Chapter 10 discusses about DNA and RNA structure, followed by chromosome structure in chapter 11. <br />Chapter 12 discusses DNA replication and recombination with detailed illustrations. <br />Chapter 13 discusses transcription process, followed by chapter 14 on RNA molecules and processing. <br />Chapter 15 discusses about genetic code and translation, followed by chapter 16: Gene expression. <br />Chapter 17 discusses gene mutations and DNA repair. <br /> <br />4. The fourth part is "elective" part: <br />Chapter 18: Recombinant DNA technolocy <br />Chapter 19: Genomics (Structural, Functional, and Comparative) <br />Chapter 20: Organelle DNA <br />Chapter 21: Various advanced topics <br />Chapter 22: Quantitative Genetics (very basic single locus regression as an intro) <br />Chapter 23: Population and Evolutionary Genetics Thanks for the books, they are great new and even better arriving fast.
	Medical Genetics Updated Edition for 2006 - 2007: With Student Consult Online Access (Medical Genetics)
	By: Lynn B. Jorde, John C. Carey, Michael J. Bamshad, Raymond L. White ISBN: 0323040357 Publisher: Mosby Release Date: 12 December, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 386223	I have been teaching medical genetics to medical students and graduate students for more than twenty years, and I have been using the Jorde text for teaching medical students since it was first published. <br /> <br />This text is the most succinct text available to my knowledge on the topic of medical genetics. This is perfect for medical students who have relatively little time in their schedules for genetics (16 lecture hours versus 48 hours for graduate students). The text is very clear, has great examples, ties in medical applications with the scientific explanations of principles, and has a wide array of online resources readily available. With very little exception, every page is worth the reading for medical students, and is helpful for them in learning what they need to know to become fully conversant in medical genetics and well acquainted with the general principles and emerging technologies. [I wish the cytogenetics chapter were illustrated better, but this is a minor weakness relative to the other strengths in the text.] <br /> <br />This is not the best text available for graduate students in clinical or medical genetics if the text is to be used alone (i.e. not supplemented with articles to add deeper levels of details). For students with a full 3-credit graduate course in medical genetics, it does not have quite sufficient depth, in my opinion. I don't have any significant experience teaching undergraduates, and will leave that area to others. <br /> <br />All in all, these authors have put together the clearest and most concise resource on medical genetics, and I highly recommend it for any audience whose needs are for efficient and palatable material on the principles of medical genetics. <br /> <br /> I did not select this book, it was required for a class I was taking, but it is a well written book. This book offers a good review of medical genetics at a moderate level. It features "case study" areas about some individual genetic diseases (i.e. hemophilia) and is user friendly. This book was intended to prepare medical students to understand the basic science principles that form the foundation of clinical genetics. It is not intended to be a clinical handbook. It does an excellent job showing how the clinical genetic diseases illustrate the scientific principles of genetics. I think that it is very well written, and forms a foundation to pursue more clinical studies.
	Minerals for the Genetic Code: An Exposition & Anaylsis of the Dr. Olree Standard Genetic Periodic Chart & the Physical, Chemical & Biological Connection
	By: Charles Walters ISBN: 0911311858 Publisher: Acres U.S.A. Release Date: 01 June, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 295938	This book has been very informative. I am an RN and did not know that Splenda could shrink your Thymus gland between 30% to 50%. That is where your white blood cells have to go to learn what to do. It shrinks as we age anyway but I don't want to help it go down....