genetics books

	Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog
	By: John Paul Scott, John L. Fuller ISBN: 0226743381 Publisher: University Of Chicago Press Release Date: 01 January, 1998 Bioscience book rank: 28222	This is a very in-depth and technical book on the early social development of dogs and the effects of socialization and training. It is a very good book for anyone who is serious about breeding dogs.
	Likelihood, Bayesian and MCMC Methods in Quantitative Genetics
	By: Daniel Sorensen, Daniel Gianola ISBN: 0387954406 Publisher: Springer Release Date: 22 March, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 465689	This book contains a wealth of well presented and organized information, which is not easy to find in texts of similar level. I especially enjoyed the style and clarity of presentation. Outstanding!
	Pathology And Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours (World Health Organization Classification of Tumours)
	By: Leon Barnes, John W. Eveson, Peter A. Reichart, David Sidransky ISBN: 9283224175 Publisher: Not Avail Release Date: 30 September, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 398156
	A Primer of Population Genetics
	By: Daniel L. Hartl ISBN: 0878933042 Publisher: Sinauer Associates Release Date: 15 January, 2000 Bioscience book rank: 407570	I studied population genetics as a graduate student, and decided to get this book, literally as a "primer" to the field of population genetics. I refer to it every now and then, and would recommend it for those who want to get a general and very broad overview of population genetics. As I read a lot of primary literature, I think it would have been more helpful if the book cited more references, or active research in the field. Overall, though, a very nice concise book on population genetics. It definitely serves as a primer, rather than an overall tell-all, or comprehensive tale of the field.
	Population Genetics: A Concise Guide
	By: John H. Gillespie ISBN: 0801880092 Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press Release Date: 02 July, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 203075	Theodosius Dobzhansky said, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." <br /> <br />Mike Lynch at Indiana University added, "Nothing in evolution makes sense except in the light of population genetics." (PNAS) <br /> <br />If such is the case, Gillespie's book is an essential guide and workbook through the foundation of biology in terms of mathematics and probability. <br /> <br />1.) The book flows. It begins with the basics of Hardy-Weinberg, and makes the mathematics of population genetics easy by building on the basics slowly through the book's chapters. Important mathematical background is addressed in the appendices. <br /> <br />2.) Each chapter has questions at the end to help crystallize the material. <br /> <br />3.) Examples from the scientific literature are used judiciously. <br /> <br />4.) Lucid explanation of genetic drift, the coalescent, and neutral theory are all provided. <br /> <br />I have nothing but the highest praise for this classic. <br /> <br /> I bought this book because I thought it would be a straightforward introduction to population genetics. The first two reviews were written by people who already seem to understand population genetics fairly well; for someone who was genuinely just starting out, however, I cannot say I found it particularly digestible. <br /> <br />Terms are used in this text without any definitions until much later on. Topics are also divided in such a way that they are introduced in one chapter in an advanced form, and then a basic form revealed later! A friend with ADHD attempted to explain a Monte Carlo simulation to me once, and reading this book kind of reminded of me of that. <br /> <br />Also, the book is littered with complex formulae that students are intended to decypher for themselves, with random notes in the back of the book that may or may not assist with this - often, no verbal/written attempt is made to explain what they are for. Students require clear descriptions of what a formula does, and how it can be applied, and in what sort of circumstances long, long before they give a damn about the proofs. <br /> <br />This was written by somebody very fond of navel gazing and showing off their 9th grade algebra and less about providing any instruction about population genetics. This needs to be a lot clearer and more concise in the future. More descriptions of when/where to use formulae, and what they are for. Use examples from actual organisms to make it interesting, and maybe somebody will actually read it. This is a wonderfully clear and concise introduction to population genetics. The emphasis is on fundamental insights gleaned from relatively simple models. If you want to learn something about this approach to studying evolution, start here.
	The Theory and Science of Thoroughbred Genetics
	By: Tony Morris, Matthew Binns ISBN: 0851319351 Publisher: J. A. Allen Release Date: 01 March, 2008 Bioscience book rank: 261105
	The Starchild Skull -- Genetic Enigma or Human-Alien Hybrid?
	By: Lloyd Pye ISBN: 0979388147 Publisher: Bell Lap Books Inc. Release Date: 07 July, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 263342	It's a great book. Imagine yourself in Europe 1,000 years ago and you found photos of the Earth with the Moon in the background as taken from the space shuttle and you had the wisdom and open-mindedness to realize what they were. Now imagine trying to get anyone to accept what we all know now as the simple truth. Since those times certainly many things have changed, but a great many have stayed the same. This book chronicles Lloyd Pye's near decade of struggles to solve the mystery of this strange skull that he has become convinced is of an extraterrestial/human hybrid and the incredible difficulty he has had even getting simple tests done and trying to get out the truth without getting heckled and ridiculed. If nothing else, this story is a lesson in how the scientific community circles its wagons in the face of something that could contradict accepted dogma. But it's much more than that. I didn't think there was anything to this business prior to reading the book, but I must admit I am now, like Lloyd Pye, very anxious to find out all there is to know about this skull. This book shoud end to be continued... The final, and no doubt most important test involves the nuclear DNA and won't likely be done for several years. In case you're wondering why it will take so long, the technique for sequencing human DNA didn't work! The mitochondrial DNA showed the mother to be human; the nuclear DNA (includes the father's), however is not! A new process has been developed to read Neanderthal DNA (it's not specie specific) but it is only done at one lab and there is a waiting list. Read the book and I think you too will see why this could be one ot the greatest scientific discoveries ever. <br /> "Read all about it" was the common cry all over the land and how we became informed, then, "Seeing is believing" This book suggests another leap of faith.The world isn't flat people!and yet, it was convenient to the few to have you believe so. <br />Thank you for your patients and dedication in the writing of this book Lloyd Pye. "Read all about it" Read all about it" Lloyd Pye's six-year saga with the skull that was handed to him almost on a fluke resembles a Joe Campbell Hero's Journey more than anything else. He writes masterfully his story of hanging in there against big odds without false modesty yet with no trace of phony self-importance. <br /> <br />IMHO, the story of the skull is complete: evidence in; jury gone home. Lloyd did the job, and the mainstream science gatekeepers still demanding a nuclear DNA test as the only valid criterion of the skull's true anomalous standing is just more evidence of their boring brickishness. These wonks won't budge even when a nuclear DNA test confirms the rest of the highly extraordinary features of this skull. <br /> <br />So Potential Readers Whom Only the Smoking Gun Will Satisfy: Don't pick this one up by the barrel, or you'll burn your fingers. <br />
	Ecological Genetics: Design, Analysis, and Application
	By: Andrew Lowe, Stephen Harris, Paul Ashton ISBN: 1405100338 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Release Date: 02 April, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 571976
	Pathology And Genetics of Tumours of the Soft Tissues And Bones (World Health Organization Classification of Tumours)
	By: Who ISBN: 9283224132 Publisher: Not Avail Release Date: January, 2003 Bioscience book rank: 363852	A must have for anyone interested in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology. I'm not sure when the new edition is coming out, though. You may want to look into that. Dear Sirs, <br /> <br />I have returned the book "Pathology and genetics of tumors of the soft tissues and bones" because I have already bought by amazon.com in my other account (vencio56@hotmail.com). My mistake. <br /> <br />The book is very good (5 stars). <br />Sincerely, <br />Eneida Franco Vencio This is a great book to review bone and soft tissue tumor.
	The Gene Makeover: Personal Genetic Health
	By: Vincent C., M.D. Giampapa, Frederick F., M.D. Buechel, Ohan, M.D. Karatoprak ISBN: 1591201985 Publisher: Basic Health Publications Release Date: 15 October, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 166451	I have followed and learned from Dr Giampappa's work for over 20 years. He has always been well ahead of contemporary medical practitioners in his understanding of the human aging process and possible therapeutic interventions to extend meaningful human lifespan. The Gene Makeover-The 21st Century Anti-aging Breakthrough describes an exciting new approach to the field of Medical Age Management and lucidly translates a very complex subject into language that the average person can easily understand. This book provides an opportunity to understand therapies which you will read about in the medical journals of the future. <br /> <br />Brooke R. Seckel, M.D., FACS <br />Asst. Professor of Surgery <br />Harvard Medical School <br />Chairman Emeritus <br />Plastic Surgery <br />Lahey Clinic Medical Center <br /> [[ASIN:0979104610 A Bully Grows Up: Erik Meets the Wizard]] <br /> <br />As the baby boomer generation reaches the 'new middle age' we search for new information to assist in creating a more healthy and viable future for us, our parents and our children. The connection between our daily environmental and personal stressors and our overall health is important. Studies have proved that stress has a significant effect on our longevity. As an author of a children's book regarding bullying behavior and frequent speaker regarding the topic of bullying and stress, I am keenly aware of this connection. This book offers a vast understandable quantity of information regarding our predisposition to DNA damage and offers easy to follow steps on how to hold on to or improve our health. A great navigational aid for our journey into the future. <br /> <br /> I have been an anti-aging patient of Dr. Giampapa's for over 5 years. My energy levels are high, my body is muscular and my skin is the best it has ever been. I look and feel fifteen years younger then my acutal age. Dr. Giampapa is well ahead of many medical practitioners in his understanding of the human aging process and therapeutic interventions to slow it. The Gene Makeover-The 21st Century Anti-Aging Breakthrough describes the newest findings in the field of Medical Age Management and explains very complex information in a plain simple language that everyone can easily understand. This book is a must read for all who want to remain healthy and active. <br /> <br />