The human genome : a user's guide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richards, Julia E.

Contributor:

Hawley, R. Scott.

ScienceDirect (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human genome.

Human gene mapping.

Human genetics.

Physical Description:

xiv, 585 pages : color illustrations

Edition:

Third edition / Julia E. Richards, R. Scott Hawley.

Place of Publication:

London ; Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, 2011.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

As genetic issues play a growing role in health practice and public policy, new knowledge in this field will continue to have significant implications for individuals and society. Written to communicate sound and modern science in an accessible way for professionals and students with various levels of scientific background, this thoroughly revised edition of The Human Genome contributes to creating a genetically literate research and clinical population. With case studies and introductory vignettes which illustrate a wide range of perspectives on complex topics in genetics and updated material on the latest research on disease-specific topics, this book serves as a valuable resource for students and working professionals alike. * Full-color illustrations enhance and reinforce key concepts and themes * Chapters include interest boxes that focus on human health and disease, chapter-opening case studies, and concept statements to engage non-specialist readers * Companion website includes self tests, electronic artwork, and a guide to additional web resources to meet the developing needs of health care professionals and researchers.

Contents:

PART I: HOW GENES SPECIFY A TRAIT

Chapter 1: The Basics of Heredity: How Traits Are Passed Along in Families

Chapter 2: The Double Helix: How Cells Preserve Genetic Information

PART II: HOW GENES FUNCTION

Chapter 3: The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: How Cells Orchestrate the Use of Genetic Information

Chapter 4: The Genetic Code: How the Cell Makes Proteins from Genetic Information Encoded in mRNA Molecules

Chapter 5: We Are All Mutants: How Mutation Alters Function

PART III: HOW CHROMOSOMES MOVE

Chapter 6: Mitosis and Meiosis: How Cells Move Your Genes Around

Chapter 7: The Odd Couple: How the X and Y Chromosomes Break the Rules

PART IV: HOW GENES CONTRIBUTE TO COMPLEX TRAITS

Chapter 8: Sex Determination: How Genes Determine a Developmental Choice

Chapter 9: Complexity: How Traits Can Result from Combinations of Factors

Chapter 10: The Multiple-Hit Hypothesis: How Genes Play a Role in Cancer

PART V: HOW GENES ARE FOUND

Chapter 11: The Gene Hunt: How Genetic Maps Are Built and Used

Chapter 12: The Human Genome: How the Sequence Enables Genome-wide Studies

PART VI: HOW GENES PLAY A ROLE IN TESTING AND TREATMENT

Chapter 13: Genetic Testing and Screening: How Genotyping Can Offer Important Insights

Chapter 14: Magic Bullets: How Gene-based Therapies Personalize Medicine

Chapter 15: Fears, Faith, and Fantasies: How the Past and Present Shape the Future of Genomic Medicine.

Notes:

Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2011. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Apr. 15, 2011). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Previous ed.: 2004.

Other Format:

Print version: Richards, Julia E. Human genome.

ISBN:

9780123334459

0123334454

OCLC:

713322605

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.