genetics books

	The Genetics of Pain (PROGRESS IN PAIN RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT)
	By: Jeffrey S., Ed. Mogil ISBN: 0931092515 Publisher: International Association for the Study of Pain Release Date: 2004 Bioscience book rank: 1471241	Over the past decade several new classes of drugs have been developed to manage, reduce, and relieve pain. Mogil takes a novel approach in looking at the properties of old and new theories in pain management. A must read for those with an interest in the latest work in pain management.
	Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food
	By: Pamela C. Ronald, R. W. Adamchak ISBN: 0195301757 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Release Date: 18 April, 2008 Bioscience book rank: 229507
	Fish Development And Genetics: The Zebrafish And Medaka Models (Molecular Aspects of Fish and Marine Biology)
	By: Zhiyuan Gong, Vladimir Korzh ISBN: 9812388214 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Release Date: 20 February, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 1298432
	The Nonlinear Workbook: Chaos, Fractals, Celluar Automata, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Gene Expression Programming, Support Vector Machine, Wavelets, Hiddn Markov Mo
	By: Willi-Hans Steeb, Yorick Hardy, Ruedi Stoop ISBN: 9812562788 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Release Date: 25 June, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 1255265	Overall, this is a good book on the various subjects it covers, but I have to wonder - why would you buy this expensive hardcover version when the paperback version costs a little more than half what this hardcover costs? The contents are the same, the publication date is the same, and having had my softcover copy for two years and made heavy use of it, it seems to be standing up to the wear and tear just fine. <br /> <br />This book is an overview of all of the components of nonlinear dynamics. Nonlinear dynamics is a field of study that enables well-constructed predictive modeling of systems that might be difficult to solve otherwise. Such continuous systems were first widely modeled by ordinary and differential equations, but with the passage of time there are now tools and mathematical models at our disposal that make for a much more concise model of many systems. This workbook tries to touch on all of those mathematical tools. <br /> <br />The first six chapters of the book has to do with modeling such complex systems in general, and the rest of the book is a survey of the tools needed to perform complex modeling. The book's format is that of briefly explaining a concept in a few pages, and then presenting a computer program that demonstrates the concept just explained. The explanations are very clear and concise, there are plenty of equations shown, and the accompanying code is well commented. If you want to really drill deeply into any of the concepts then you are going to need some other books. I suggest that for further reading for the mathematically inclined that you pick up "Chaos: An Introduction to Dynamical Systems" by Kathleen Alligood. For scientists that want to see specific problems that can be solved by dynamical systems I suggest the excellent "Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering" by Strogatz. The only real complaint I have against this book is that there is uneven coverage of different tools. For example, the author has a great deal to say about neural networks and fuzzy logic, but has very short chapters covering discrete wavelets and cellular automata. More material would have been great, since it is hard to find good books on discrete wavelets and cellular automata in particular. Some readers may also be annoyed that much of the book are code listings of the various demonstration programs. <br /> <br />Overall, I would highly recommend this as one of several books that anyone interested in dynamical systems should definitely own. In particular, those individuals interested in the techniques of algorithmic composition of music might find this book a good jumping off point for studying the tools and techniques that make such compositions possible. Here is a text of advanced nonlinear dynamics. Geared towards the intensive use of computers to perform the necessary grungework. Steeb hits on many important ideas that have emerged in recent decades. He shows the interrelation between chaotic phenomena and fractals, and how fractals can be used to describe the onset to chaos. <br /> <br />The Hidden Markov Models have proved to be the key idea in current Automatic Speech Recognisers. A tribute to the practical nature of this idea. <br /> <br />Steeb's discussion of neural networks and genetic algorithms is enough to get you started in this field. Ideas like forward and back propagation for feedback are clearly explained. <br /> <br />The sample code should be welcomed. It lets you see for yourself on your own computer, and to tinker with the various parameters. Though I am unsure about the choice of code in Symbolic C++. Unlike C++ or Java, this is a rarely used language.
	Behavioral Genetics of Psychopathology
	By: Kerry L. Jang ISBN: 0805853588 Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Release Date: 07 February, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 1360948	This is clearly and concisely written book that covers the more recent developments in the field of behavior genetics as applied to clinical psychiatric disorders. I use it as a back-up text when I teach a Behavioral Genetics course at CU Boulder and I have given copies to clinical psychologists and therapists who need an update on current status regarding individual gene influence on psychiatric disorders. It provides a scholarly introduction to an area that is beset by media hype and misinformation, yet is understandable in the main by the average person with some knowledge of the field.
	Genetics (cloth) & MegaManual
	By: Benjamin Pierce ISBN: 0716773945 Publisher: W. H. Freeman Release Date: 24 December, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 1293054
	Genetic Self-Portrait
	By: Gary Schneider ISBN: 0935445099 Publisher: Light Work Release Date: 01 October, 1999 Bioscience book rank: 1416624	The 1999 book "genetic self-portrait" (in all lower case, so I'll refer to it as "gsp") was meant to accompany an exhibition of the same name, but it can be considered a work of art in itself. The artistry is apparent starting with the 21x26cm black cloth covers with silver embossed text. A photograph of a Y chromosome is glued to the front cover, while the frontispiece (just after the front free endpaper) contains a photo of an X chromosome. <br /> <br />The bulk of "gsp" consists of 30+ pages of gloriously-reproduced, toned black-and-white photos on black backgrounds related to Schneider's body. We find DNA sequences, hands, a gene, irises, chromosomes, retinas, teeth, DNA which "has no function," dried blood, hair, an oral mucosa cell, sperm, and ears. The imaging processes vary from photograms to microscopy to fundus camera to X-ray, per the eight pages of notes toward the end of the book. Although "scientific" in origin, the photos are presented in an "artistic" manner in layout, cropping, etc. <br /> <br />Three essays, each 4-5 pages long, complement the photos: "The Portrait in the Age of Genetic Mapping" by Ann Thomas, "Warm Hands, Cold Eye: Gary Schneider's Dissection of the Self-Portrait" by Lori Pauli, and "Portrait Without the Camera Face" by Bettyann Holtzmann Kevles. Although the essays overlap somewhat, they are all well-written and informative. Obtain this unique book from Amazon.com! <br /> <br />BTW, to learn more about the "gsp" series, buy the 2004 book "Gary Schneider: Portraits" from Amazon.com. Pages 26-29 of that book contain a discussion of "gsp" by Deborah Martin Kao. Plates 33-38 have installation views of the exhibition at the International Center of Photography. Plates 39 (retinas), 40 (DNA DYZ3/DYZ1), 41 (hair), 42 (hands), 43 (ears), and 44 (irises), and page 116 (Y chromosome), have some of the photos from "gsp". Plates 45-47 have "later additions" (lips, mask, intestinal flora) not in the "gsp" book. On pages 113-115 are excerpts from Schneider talking about the series. The images in this book reveal a truly original take on the self-portrait. The merging of science and visual art has been a popular theme this past decade (especially in photography) but it is so fully realized in Schneider's work that it leaves me speechless, and with a new awareness of beauty. If only more contemporary art could be this satisfying.
	Genes and DNA: A Beginner's Guide to Genetics and Its Applications
	By: Charlotte K. Omoto, Paul F. Lurquin ISBN: 0231130139 Publisher: Columbia University Press Release Date: 17 March, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 388698	<br />My dad has always been kind of an amateur naturalist, and he has recently been reading several of the various books by Richard Dawkins. As a biochemist working in the biotech industry, I have always encouraged him to read a little bit about molecular biology and genetics, field which I believe are important to learn about in order to gain a more complete understanding of how life really works. Recently, he asked me if I could recomend a good book on the subject of genetics. I found this quest not particularly easy. There are many excellent textbooks on genetics out there, but these are not really what I would call "armchair reading." Of course any college general biology textbook will have an excellent discussion of genetics and molecular biology - but again, too hard-core. One excellent book on genetics is the "Cartoon Guide to Genetics" by Larry Gonick and Mark Wheelis, but this book was written in 1991 and is now hopelessly out of date for this rapidly advancing field. Then there is "Genetics for Dummies," but I thought the title of this book would be a bit insulting potentially. <br /> <br /> Anyway - I came across this book by Charlotte Omoto and Paul F. Lurquin. I would encourage anyone interesting in biology and genetics to pick up a copy of this extremely well-written little book. I think this book is absolutely perfect. It starts out with a short introduction on the history of the discovery of DNA, then goes into an introduction to basic genetics concepts, such as the use of the Punnett square predict genetic outcomes, recessive vs. dominant traits, sex-linked traits, etc. It gives lots of very nice examples of Mendalian traits in humans. In chapter 4, there is a very nice discussion of the molecular biology of genetics - which is such a beautiful theory that it is a shame that most people don't know much about it. Chapter 5 goes into the use of bacteria to make human proteins - an extremely important part of modern molecular biology research. Chapter 6 has a discussion about genetically modified foods. Chapters 7,8, and 9 discuss chromosomal abnormalities, mutations, and recombination - which is all very important for an understanding of human (and non-human) genetics. Chapter 10 is my favorite - it gives a very well written description of the Hardy-Weinberg theory of how genes propogate in a population. This is all tied in with the theory of evolution in chapter 11. Chapters 12 and 13 then go into newsworthy topics such as nature-vs-nurture and human cloning. <br /> <br /> All in all, it is a very well written book which everyone should read. My only criticism is that the figures are not as good as they could be. The authors need to hire a good artist to help them with the next edition! I think they're clear enough, but they could have been made a lot nicer. Still - I give the book a five star rating. <br /> <br />Dave <br />
	Blood And Data: Ethical, Legal And Social Aspects Of Human Genetic Databases
	By: Gardar Arnason, Salvor Nordal, Vilhjalmur Arnason ISBN: 9979545933 Publisher: University of Iceland Press Release Date: 01 January, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 1557634
	Society and Genetic Information: Codes and Laws in the Genetic Era
	By: Judit Sandor ISBN: 963924175X Publisher: Central European University Press Release Date: April, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 1568957