Synopses & Reviews
Human Genetics, 6/e is a non-science majors human genetics text that clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. It is a clear, modern, and exciting book for citizens who will be responsible for evaluating new medical options, new foods, and new technologies in the age of genomics.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction1 Overview of Genetics 2 Cells3 Development2 Transmission Genetics4 Mendelian Inheritance5 Extensions and Exceptions to Mendel's Laws6 Matters of Sex7 Multifactorial Traits8 The Genetics of Behavior3 DNA and Chromosomes9 DNA Structure and Replication10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein11 Control of Gene Expression12 Gene Mutation13 Chromosomes4 Population Genetics14 When Allele Frequencies Stay Constant15 Changing Allele Frequencies16 Human Origins and Evolution5 Immunity and Cancer17 Genetics of Immunity18 Genetics of Cancer6 Genetic Technology19 Genetically Modified Organisms20 Gene Therapy and Genetic Counseling21 Reproductive Technologies22 The Age of Genomics