genetics books

	An Introduction to Genetic Engineering (Studies in Biology)
	By: Desmond S. T. Nicholl ISBN: 0521004713 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Release Date: 11 February, 2002 Bioscience book rank: 382214	This is a great book for college students. Probably the best textbook of genetic engineering I've ever read ! I'm already a graduate student majored in plant science, but I still find this book quite useful in giving me an general and clear conception about genetic engineering. My favorite part is the concept maps at the end of each chapter !! First off, I would have given this book 5 stars if value was the main consideration. You can't beat the price for what you are getting with this work. It provides a very concise overview of modern gene technology, though that conciseness is the underlying drawback of this text. Another thing I didn't like about this text is that that everything is in black and white. With today's printing capabilities, B/W is sub-standard. Although, I must express that even with the limited resources put into the printing, the diagrams are well thought out and the graphical explanations are very well delivered considering there is no color to work with. As mentioned above, for a compact text that weighs next to nothing compared to a full text-book you can't argue against its value.<p>This book is divided into three parts. Part I covers the basic gene technology principles. Part II deals with the methods of rDNA technologies. And Part III discusses some applications of rDNA with some minor references to non-rDNA biotechnologies for comparison purposes. Part I and Part II seem somewhat dry, especially with the terseness involved with cramming the whole subject into such a small book. It takes a lot of interest in the subject to keep the attention span. It also is a bit difficult to follow at times and re-reading parts and perhaps referencing external texts may be necessary to obtain a good comprehension of the material at hand. One fantastic feature is that the author provides a "summary chart" at the end of each chapter. The educational impact of this technique is remarkable and I wish this was used more in many other texts. Part III is where the juicy material is covered. After all the foundation is laid, Part III makes for easy reading and brings to light the knowledge you gain from the former parts. It gives a brief overview of some of the different applications of gene technology as well as discusses societal impact and influence (perhaps the major determinant of the fate of biotechnology).<p>Readers of this book should have some background knowledge of genetics or molecular biology. That would help overcome the terseness of the presentation material. Overall, this book provides a decent academic overview of the subject without the sidetracking toward the many examples and specific details contained in full texts. Nicholl covers every pertinent aspect of this fascinating field of science and engineering in this book in a clear and comprehensible way. His use of concept maps to summarize the key concepts in each chapter is a tremendously effective tool.<p>Nicholl approaches this subject in a schematic way. That is to say, he makes considerable use of idealized diagrams to explain the many components and characteristics of genetic materials and processes. The terminology will be a challenge for non-geneticists, but Nicholl has included a fairly comprehensive glossary of terms at the end of the book.<p>I highly recommend this text to anyone interested in understanding the basics of GE and its implications for our world.
	Genodermatoses: A Clinical Guide to Genetic Skin Disorders
	By: Joel L Spitz ISBN: 0781740886 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Release Date: 01 December, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 194735	I received this book compliments of Ortho Dermatological as a first-year derm resident. I read it before mock boards in the spring and I was amazed at how many questions I got just because of this book. I would not have mastered the presented syndromes by reading about them out of standard derm texts.<p>The key features of findings listed by system and the excellent illustrations are very conducive to learning the material. There could be more syndromes included (Watson's, Dysplastic nevus sydrome, etc.). Also, it definitely needs updating. The quick pace of new knowlege (especially in the area of identified gene defects) kept me busily making notes in the margins before the next mock boards.<p>Pediatric dermatologists are going to need a more comprehensive text but for residents, this is an essential tool for mastering these disorders and passing the boards. Dr. Spitz's Genodermatoses is an invaluable part of a dermatologist's armamentarium. Its thoughtful juxtaposition of textual disease highlights with unforgettable illustrations makes learning (and remembering) this somewhat esoteric topic much more painless and, arguably, fun. This Guide serves not only as a quick reference, but also as an irreplaceable practical study tool for such resident hurdles as the dermatology mock and real boards. However, in view of the increasing scientific precision in the understanding of genetic disease, some of the contents need updating. Looking forward to the next edition with eager anticipation. OK. If you are a dermatology resident - you should get this book. It has most of the major genodermatoses that you wil be asked about. It needs updating, as do all textbooks, but only in that the causes of many of the diseases have been found ! (well done science!). Most dermatologists have a good visual memory - each disease has one page of summarised information about the condition e.g. inheritance, etiology, review of affected systems, differential diagnoses, managment etc On the other side of the page there is an illustration of the typical patient with the disease, with labeling of all the parts that have 'gone wrong'. In addition there are photographs of actual patients the disease. Some of these photos have reached cult status among residents - everyone loves the kid with the afro! This book summarises some of the highest yield mock board material around. You can be garaunteed at least 10-15% of the board questions can be answered from this book. It your program is not doing Spitz review - then good luck, you will need it.
	Equine Color Genetics
	By: Dan Phillip Sponenberg ISBN: 081380759X Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Release Date: 11 April, 2003 Bioscience book rank: 309299	I found this book to be very useful, but definitly not $60 worth useful. In all honesty, I have found more information in my 'Equine Genetics & Selection Procedures', which is roughly five times the girth and I managed to nab that for $8. While this book is more up-to-date, and the pictures were extensive in what they covered, it just doesn't have enough to warrant the cost. Maybe if there were more pictures (there's only one chapter of photos) or they were larger (there's three per page), or if the actual probablility of the color (Punnet Square) were covered more fully.... but it's not worth $60 as is. I consider it to be a waste of my money. This is an excellent book for those that are interested in coat color genetics for horses, and donkeys. It is a great book to follow up on after reading Sponenberg's first book "Horse Color", which I recomend reading if your new horses or genetics. <br />This book presents genetics, and explains them so anyone can understand the intricate, and complex issues involved. <br /> And to think it all started when I got into breeding Paint Horses I found thier coat markings to be very interesting. And little was known then except for the basic Paint patterns when I started. This book puts a whole new light on it all. It's a must read book. <br />I read both these books over and over again. And I refer to these books a lot. I would highly recomend them. <br />Sponenberg also works with Rare breeds of Livestock. <br /> <br />[[ASIN:0914327461 Horse Color]] <br />[[ASIN:081380759X Equine Color Genetics]] <br />[[ASIN:1887316027 Rare Breeds Album of American Livestock]] Sponenberg has set himself the task of writing a definitive book on horse coloration, one intended to summarize all available information on the subject as of the date of its writing. The book succeeds well in describing this complex and subtle subject, where 11 identified genes control the base coloration and more than 15 the various subtle modifications to the base color. It is nicely illustrated with color photographs correlated with descriptions of the probable genotypes of many horses of several breeds, and the tables and appendices will be useful to owners and particularly to breeders who are concerned with coloration. A much more cursory description is given of donkey coloration, the genetics of which is far less well worked out. In a few hours of study I was able to answer many questions that had puzzled and intrigued me about the colors of Morgan Horses and their forebears and offspring.
	Color Atlas Of Genetics (Flexibook)
	By: Eberhard Passarge ISBN: 1588903362 Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers Release Date: 06 January, 2006 Bioscience book rank: 277303	This book is a very good desk reference of genetic terminology. There are useful illustrations and references after each section, and wonderful "quick reference" tables in the back of the book. The book is a concise, up to date review of medical genetics. Those of us that love to see a picture along with an explanation will enjoy this book. Certainly, you won't get everything from it ... I personally used it for review. There are several more extensive books out there for your reading and learning pleasure, like Thompson & Thompson. Nonetheless, for a quick overview, or a brush up of info, this book is just great. This is a great book for both beginners and experts in the field of medical genetics. It is well illustrated that makes it very easy to understand one of the advanced and rapid growing field of medicine. <br />Nithiwat
	Handbook of Statistical Genetics
	By: David J. Balding, Martin Bishop, Chris Cannings ISBN: 0470058307 Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Release Date: 22 October, 2007 Bioscience book rank: 218058	The book is a collection of chapters written by experts in their respective fields. It contains both basic topics of genetics like chromosome maps and protein analysis as well as recent developments in evolutionary genetics like coalescence and phylogenetics. The topics on genetic epidemiology like linkage and association cover the main ideas, but the mathematical subtlities are not adequately explained in some of the cases. Since the target audience of this book are statistical geneticists, it would have been more beneficial if more quantitative insights were given. The chapters by Bruce Weir, Nicholas Schork and Ranajit Chakraborty provide some interesting practical applications of statistical genetics. With lots of controversies going around, it is apt to include the chapter on the ethical issues regarding the use of statistics in genetics.
	An Introduction to Human Molecular Genetics: Mechanisms of Inherited Diseases
	By: Jack J. Pasternak ISBN: 0471474266 Publisher: Wiley-Liss Release Date: 03 June, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 208784
	Cell Biology and Genetics (with 1pass for BiologyNow, vMentor, How do I Prepare, iLrn, and InfoTrac) (Brooks/Cole Biology)
	By: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart ISBN: 0495125784 Publisher: Brooks Cole Release Date: 19 September, 2005 Bioscience book rank: 527984	Book has good information, but there are too many typos, and definitions can be vague at times. Typos make it hard to read in some parts. Text often refers to figures or diagrams that have no relevance to the context, which makes it confusing and frustrating. Probably not the authors fault, but the editing is horrible.
	Introduction to Quantitative Genetics (4th Edition)
	By: Douglas S. Falconer, Trudy F.C. Mackay ISBN: 0582243025 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings Release Date: 16 February, 1996 Bioscience book rank: 310561	Its almost useless to write a review for this book. If you're in genetics, then you know this book's reputation to be of the very highest order. It is THE introduction into quantitative genetics. I have it on my desk and use it as a reference constantly when trying to figure out evolutionary genetics and/or quantitative genetics papers. This is an excellent book, that content the basic of the quantitative genetic and provide a comprehensive interpretation of the genetic action and interaction. Its price give the possibility the student having his own copy to introduce to a simple and deep view of the quantitative genetic. this is a very valuable book of its kind,good for graduate&postgraduate students as well as researchers
	Hereditary Hearing Loss and Its Syndromes (Oxford Monographs on Medical Genetics, No. 50)
	By: Helga V. Toriello, William Reardon, Robert J. Gorlin ISBN: 019513849X Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA Release Date: 19 February, 2004 Bioscience book rank: 243480	It is the best book that exists for consultation on genetic syndromic hearing loss, since in very organized form it treats the audiologic aspects perfectly and genetic of these syndromes.It is my favorite book and I recommend it to you if you are geneticist or audiologist.
	The Complete Ball Python: A Comprehensive Guide to Care, Breeding and Genetic Mutations
	By: UNKNOWN ISBN: 9780971319 Publisher: ECO & Serpent's Tale Nat Hist Books Release Date: 2005 Bioscience book rank: 50978	I had purchased several smaller paperback books on ball pythons and found them to not contain very much in the way of helpful information.This book covers all that you need to know to own,raise,breed,and provide proper care for ball pythons. Considering a ball python? Already have one? Don't waste your time buying all those other 40 page throw away books, you can get all the info from those books straight off the web. This book is a text book. It's huge, it's got tons of pics, and it is well worth every cent. Everything you need to know is here. Buy it now. Do a little hunting around and you can also get an autographed version.