Advanced Genetic Analysis: Finding Meaning in a Genome
R. Scott Hawley
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Description for Advanced Genetic Analysis: Finding Meaning in a Genome
Paperback. Focusing on the underlying principles of modern genetic analysis, this title provides the "how" and "why" of the essential analytical tools needed. The authors provide an easy guide to difficult genetic concepts, from mutation and gene function to gene mapping and chromosome segregation. Num Pages: 256 pages, 112. BIC Classification: PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 15. Weight in Grams: 502.
Advanced Genetic Analysis brings a state-of-the-art, exciting new approach to genetic analysis. Focusing on the underlying principles of modern genetic analysis, this book provides the 'how' and 'why' of the essential analytical tools needed. The author's vibrant, accessible style provides an easy guide to difficult genetic concepts, from mutation and gene function to gene mapping and chromosome segregation. Throughout, a balanced range of model organisms and timely examples are used to illustrate the theoretical basics.
- Basic principles - Focuses students attention on the 'how' and 'why' of the essential analytical tools.
- Vibrant, accessible style provides an easy guide through difficult genetic ... Read more
- Text boxes highlight key questions and timely examples.
- Boxes of key information in each chapter, chapter summaries and extensive references - prompt the student to synthesise and reinforce the chapter material.
- Special reference section addressing a range of model organisms to help provide a particularly relevant context for students' research interests.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405103367
SKU
V9781405103367
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Ref
99-2
About R. Scott Hawley
R. Scott Hawley is a Senior Scientist at the Stowers Institute of Medical Research. Before joining the Stowers Institute in 2001, he was a Professor of Genetics at the University of California at Davis for 10 years. An accomplished textbook author, he has also published over 50 papers and articles in scientific journals. He has also served on the Board ... Read more
Reviews for Advanced Genetic Analysis: Finding Meaning in a Genome
"...succeeds in provoking students to think like geneticists...its emphasis on foundational principles sets it apart from many of its contemporaries. I heartily recommend it. Although the book is intended for advanced undergraduates, its analytical approach, combined with a strong emphasis on principles, could lend itself to reading by first-year students." —Paul B. Rainey, Times Higher Education Supplement, March 2004 ... Read more