Genetics (non-medical) Books

This detailed volume focuses on the CRISPR-associated guide RNA and how it can be designed, modified, and validated for a broad repertoire of purposes. Beginning with a section on computational design of target-specific guide RNAs, the book continues by...

This detailed book collects methods based on the evolution of the chromosome conformation capture (3C) technique and other complementary approaches to dissect chromatin conformation with an emphasis on dissection of nuclear compartmentalization and...

This open access volume presents state-of-the-art inference methods in population genomics, focusing on data analysis based on rigorous statistical techniques. After introducing general concepts related to the biology of genomes and their evolution, the...

C.H. Waddington, one of the most prominent geneticists of the twentieth century, provides a clear and concise overview of modern genetics in this landmark book. From DNA to epigenetics, Waddington covers the full breadth of the field, making this an...

Un livre fascinant sur la génétique et l'histoire de la migration humaine. Ce livre couvre l'histoire de la filiation et de la migration des peuples, ainsi que les dernières recherches en matière de génétique et de populations.This work has been selected...

Plant molecular biology has produced an ever-increasing flood of data about genes and genomes. Evolutionary biology and systematics provides the context for synthesizing this information. This book brings together ...

Biochemistry And Genetics of RecQ-Helicases provides a background into the role of helicases in general and RecQ helicases specifically in DNA repair. Helicases- enzymes which break down hydrogen bonds between nucleic acid...

In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) authored the report Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward. In it, the Committee expressed the need for accreditation and certification. Accreditation, long recognized by public...

This book examines reasons, processes and consequences of housing displacement in different geographical contexts. It explores displacement as a prime act of housing injustice - a central issue in urban injustices. With international case studies from...

Two widely separated taxa were used for assessment of molecular polymorphisms - the green monkey Chlorocebus sabaeus, and the sibling dipteran flies Bactrocera tryoni and B. neohumeralis, known collectively as Queensland fruit flys.Microsatellites are...

Este texto va a constituir un breve paseo por el transcurrir de la historia reciente de la Genética Forense hasta llegar a nuestros días, en un humilde intento de acercar y contextualizar los hitos que han interaccionado entre sí en cada momento. Del...

The search for biomarkers is a critical task in cancer research since understanding, diagnosis and prognosis of the illness can be greatly enhanced through them. This work represents an effort to make this search more effective and efficient when...

This book is an excellent addition in the field of plant biotechnology covering basic information about Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation. It covers current and future prspectivs related to Agrobacterium - mediated transformation. It...

Recent advances in molecular genetics have increased the feasibility of non-invasive sampling. The use of materials such as dung or hair can help overcome sampling constraints which limit the application of genetic analyses, especially where endangered,...

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Biology - Genetics / Gene Technology, grade: 3.95, Haramaya University (CAES), course: Animal and Range Scineces, language: English, abstract: There is an urgent need to document the diversity of our...

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules that do not encode proteins but play pivotal roles in regulating gene expression and cellular processes. Emerging evidence suggests that ncRNAs have evolved as key regulators in mediating adaptive...

Livestock refers to those domesticated animals which are raised for commercial purposes such as providing food or fiber or even serve as labor. These animals are mostly reared in an agricultural setting. Cows, chickens, goats, turkeys are the some of the...

Crop genetics is a practice which improves the productivity of crops. Mostly a trait is introduced in the crop which does not exist in it naturally. It aims at increasing yield, tolerance towards abiotic stresses and to alter the composition of the food...

Plant genetics and breeding is a vast field of study. In modern times, the manipulation of plant genes in order to alter specific traits of plants has become possible, due to the advancement of science. Plant hybrids are also being created for commercial...

Animal experimentation is a field of research that performs tests on animals for scientific and commercial purposes. Research in this field usually analyzes the behavior of animals under controlled environments. Animal experimentation and research is...

Conservation genetics falls under the umbrella of population genetics. It helps in understanding causes of extinction and methods to avoid extinction, in order to restore biodiversity. Genetic variability is an important concept of this field as it...

Gene cloning is the method by which a gene is copied and encoded for modification. It is very important in processes related to cellular biology such as gene sequencing, mutagenesis, protein expression and genotyping. Gene cloning has various industrial...

Conventional plant breeding techniques have existed since prehistoric times. As times have evolved and new techniques and advancements in genetics and molecular biology have been developed, plant breeding is now carried out by using molecular genetic...

Plant genetics is the study of the evolution and heredity of plants. Plant genetics follows two major procedures - gene gun method and the agrobacterium method. Crop yields have significantly altered since the introduction of genetically modified plants...

A microsatellite is a tract of repeated DNA motifs. Its length varies from one to ten nucleotides. Typically, it is repeated 5-50 times and is distributed throughout the human genome. Microsatellites are found in most eukaryotes. They are distributed...

The branch of biology which focuses on genetic variations and heredity in case of plants is called plant genetics. It is used to modify the genetic structure of staple crops to increase yields, provide resistance against herbicides, improve disease...

Genetics is the study of genes, heredity and genetic variation in living organisms. RNA and DNA are nucleic acids and form two of the four major macromolecules essential for all known life forms. DNA carries genetic information that is important for the...

Delve into the fascinating world of poultry genetics with this detailed exploration by William Adams Lippincott. Discover new insights into the inheritance of blue traits in poultry and gain a deeper understanding of the complex science of genetics.This...

Deciphering Human Chromosome 16: We Report Here, and Deciphering Human Chromosome 16: Index to the Report, by Sarah Jacobs, use text in a visual way to document the ethical, economic, political and philosophical polemics associated with mapping the human...

This book discusses the nature of meiotic chromosome pairing effects which may play a role in the determination of fertility. In particular, data and illustrations from the application of recently developed electron microscopic spreading techniques will...

Recent trends in Nanomedicine and Tissue Engineering covers numerous recent technological and research accomplishments in the area of Nanomedicine and Tissue Engineering. The introduction of nanomaterials and nanotechnology have led to crucial...

This book describes genetics investigations of DNA from a Second World War victim's skeletal remains and their genetic identification. The characteristics of ancient DNA and the environmental factors that affect its preservation are described. The...

Animal Breeding is considered by some students to be one of the difficult aspects of animal science. During the preparation of this book the author always remain conscious about the difficulties of students. The need for such a text book arose as there...

Examensarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Biologie - Genetik / Gentechnologie, Note: 1,5, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: „Was wir zu fürchten haben, ist nicht die Unmoral der großen Männer, sondern die Tatsache, daß...

This book gathers reviews and articles on the role of O-GlcNAcylation in cancer underlying the pharmacological targeting of the O-GlcNAcylation enzymes OGT and OGA as a promising anticancer strategy. Particular attention is paid to the involvement...

This is an updated hardback version of the paperback with some new information. "This is currently the best book covering the relationship between genome and computer architectures." - JOHNATHAN BARTLETT, Author / Publisher / Speaker / Director...

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Epigenetics is the study of DNA and chromatin modifications that play an important role in the regulation of various genomic functions. This important book reviews human and cellular data that...

This unique book covers the molecular aspects of plant stress and the various industrial applications. Chapters cover many important topics in the biology of plant stress, including morphological and physiological changes of plants due to accumulation of...

Neuroacanthocytosis Syndromes is the first comprehensive review of a field that has not yet received the attention it deserves. Affecting the brain as well as the circulating red cells, these multi-system disorders in the past...

Forage and turf are the backbone of sustainable agriculture and contribute extensively to the world economy. The fast-paced advancement of cellular and molecular biology provides novel methods to accelerate or complement...

Dorothy Wertz and John Fletcher pioneered the first international study of ethical and social issues in genetics in 18 nations. This book reports and discusses their second and more representative study in 36 nations. The...

During the last 40 years, the study of the biological basis of aging has progressed tremendously, and it has now become an independent and respectable field of study and research. The essential cause of aging is molecular...

Critical to the accurate diagnosis of human illness is the need to distinguish clinical features that fall within the normal range from those that do not. That distinction is often challenging and not infrequently requires...

""Le Cause Dell' Era Glaciale"" ����� un libro scritto da Luigi De Marchi nel 1895 che esplora le cause dell'era glaciale. Il libro analizza le teorie scientifiche dell'epoca sulla glaciazione e fornisce una panoramica dei fattori che hanno contribuito...

Recent advances in high-throughput gene sequencing and other omics biotechnologies have served as a springboard for the field of pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics is now generally accepted as the major determinant of variable drug safety, efficacy, and...