Genetics (non-medical) Books

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This straightforward, easily understandable primer details the principles and practices of genetics as they relate to fish farming. After reviewing basic genetic principles and the genetics of sex determination, this book...

Statistical design is one of the fundamentals of our subject, being at the core of the growth of statistics during the previous century. In this book the basic theoretical underpinnings are covered. It describes the principles...

DNA Repair and Human Disease highlights the molecular complexities of a few well-known human hereditary disorders that arise due to perturbations in the fidelity of diverse DNA repair machineries.

Early Life Origins of Health and Disease is a new book which presents and discusses the many factors that may have impact on normal development. In a concise and readable manner, the authors consider both the proven and...

The second edition of this book adds eight new contributors to reflect a modern cutting edge approach to genomics. It contains the newest research results on genomic analysis and modeling using state-of-the-art methods from...

This book provides the only comprehensive treatise available on Fanconi Anemia. It gives a detailed analysis from the clinical to the molecular levels of the disorder. It also allows insight into the mechanisms of responses to...

This book is an account of the original papers presented by the participants of the 3rd Alexander Gurwitsch Conference on the Biophotonics and Coherent Systems in Biology, Biophysics and Biotechnology which took place in Tauric...

Hedgehog-GLI Signaling in Human Disease represents the first compilation of up-to-date reviews by top-level scientists in this important field of research. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of related interests, from the...

Management of Prader-Willi Syndrome brings together the contributions of professionals with considerable expertise in diagnosis and management of PWS. Clinical, social, family, and community issues are explored and management...

Frontiers in Biochip TechnologyDr. Wan-Li Xing and Dr. Jing Cheng Frontiers in Biochip Technology serves as an essential collection of new research in the field of biochip technology. This comprehensive collection covers...

Advances in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology have accelerated progress in many fields of life science research, including gene therapy. A large number of genetic engineering approaches and methods are readily...

The Ninth Annual Pezcoller Symposium entitled "The Biology of Tumors" was held in Rovereto, Italy, June 4-7, 1997. It focused on the genetic mechanisms underlying het­ erogeneity of tumor cell populations and tumor cell...

Understanding Genomics and Functional GenomicsGenomics is a field of study that has revolutionized our understanding of life and its intricate workings. In this subchapter, we will delve into the fascinating world of genomics and functional genomics, and...

Overview of Genetic EngineeringGenetic engineering is a revolutionary field in biomedical science and biotechnology that has the potential to transform the way we approach healthcare and disease prevention. This subchapter provides engineers with an...

Welcome to the dawn of the genetic age: a revolutionary epoch where the very code of life can be edited at will.As humanity stands on the brink of a genetic revolution, "CRISPR Chronicles: Navigating the Ethics, Promises, and Perils of Gene Editing"...

This is a book written by one of the Practitioners in the field of Animal Breeding in Africa.The author delved into the History of Animal genetics, a documentary of African animal genetic resources, Breeding, selection, mating systems and some elements...

Leptin , the product of the ob gene, is a small peptide molecule synthesized by white adipocyte with an imporatnt role in the regulation of body fat and food intake.The presence of leptin and its receptor also detected in the placental tissue during...

No, this book is not about Delilah. Nor is it a rant against men. It is written to bring attention to the shrinking Y chromosome and hopefully to save it.We have lived for thousands of years with men and it is usually a good parasitic relationship,...

Genetically modified foods present numerous ethical, environmental, health and legal challenges. This report synthesizes information from many websites, scientific journals, newspapers and books that discuss the controversy surrounding genetically...

William James and John Dewey insisted that pragmatic philosophy finds meaning in its struggle to deal with emergent social problems. Ironically, few have attempted to use pragmatism to articulate methods for ameliorating social difficulties. This...

This scholarly work examines the hereditary factors that determine the coat color of garden beans. With detailed analysis of the underlying genetics and careful observation of experimental results, the authors offer valuable insights into the science of...

Dieses Buch enthält wichtige wissenschaftliche Einsichten in die Fortpflanzung, Vererbung und Rassenhygiene. Es wurde von Ernst Rüdin und Max von Gruber geschrieben und liefert wichtige Einsichten in die Zusammenhänge zwischen Genetik und Gesellschaft...

This controversial book explores the principles of eugenics and their potential application in human society. The author provides a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of the various arguments for and against eugenics, as well as a discussion of the...

This pioneering study of the principles of color inheritance in rodents remains a classic of genetics research. With its clear explanations and detailed examples, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the natural world.This work has been...

In this seminal work, William Ernest Castle explores the relationship between heredity, evolution, and animal breeding. He examines the latest scientific discoveries and debates surrounding the role of genetics in shaping the traits and characteristics...

Ever since Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859, genetic evolutionary theory has increasingly served as the foundation for fields that deal with organisms that arose by natural selection. This thesis argues that economic theory should...

This dictionary is the first dictionary of genetic damage to be published. A Dictionary of Genetic Damage is provided for spelling reference, categorization reference, and information on the enormity of the genetic catastrophe. Note that A Dictionary of...

Gabriel Waksman Institute of Structural Molecular Biology, Birkbeck and University College London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom Address for correspondence: Professor Gabriel Waksman Institute of Structural...

The 5th International Conference on Aspartic Proteinases was held on September 19 through 24, 1993, at Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry, Kawashima­ cho, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, about 15 miles northwest of...

Charles E. Hess Department of Environmental Horticulture University of California Davis, CA 95616 Research in the biology of adventitious root formation has a special place in science. It provides an excellent forum in which to...

As forests decline in temperate and tropical climates, highly-developed countries and those striving for greater economic and social benefits are beginning to utilize marginal forests of high-latitude and mountainous regions...

Proceedings of a NATO ASI held in Crete, Greece, September 5-17, 1992.

To produce a comprehensive overview of macrophages and related cell types in a short review volume is an impossible task. When I selected the topics to be included, some equally important areas were omitted by necessity, and...

The 1st International Workshop on Acinetobacter was held on 6th September, 1986, in Manchester, England, in association with the 14th International Congress of Microbiology. That occasion was so well attended and productive...

Basophils and mast cells are similar but unique secretory cells with a well-documented role in immediate-hypersensitivity reactions. The presence of these cells in various cell­ mediated hypersensitivity reactions, in tissues...

This series of books, devoted to aspects of blood cell biochemistry, development, immu­ nology, and ultrastructure, has evolved and separated from the long-established Plenum series Subcellular Biochemistry. It is the intention...

This text provides a systematic approach to the diagnosis of children with multiple birth defects. It outlines the embryologic origins of normal and abnormal physical development, describes the major and minor structural...

In the preface to Sir Vincent B. Wigglesworth's classic 1939 book on insect physiology he asserted that insects provide an ideal medium in which to study all the problems of physiology. A strong case can be made as well for the...

Preface Notes on Contributors The 'Unknown' Practice of Genetic Testing; G.de Vries Constructing Results in Prenatal Diagnosis; Beyond Technological Testing and Moral Decision Making; M.van Zwieten Genetic Diagnostics for Hereditary Breast Cancer -...

Charles Darwin theorized that humans evolved from apes. He has scientific facts and years of research to back him up. This book will give you a general overview of Darwin's study. Your child may not yet touch genetics in school but it's always an...