Description
Book SynopsisHuman Genetics: Concepts and Applications embraces the broadening of human genetics from an academic and medical discipline to an informational science that can be highly personal, yet have societal impact. By coming to know genetic backgrounds, people can control their environments in more healthy ways. Genetic knowledge is, therefore, both informative and empowering.
Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction
1 The Information in a Human Genome
2 Cells
3 Meiosis, Development, and Aging
Part 2 Transmission Genetics
4 Single-Gene Inheritance
5 Beyond Mendel’s Laws
6 Matters of Sex
7 Complex Traits
8 Genetics of Behavior
Part 3 DNA and Chromosomes
9 DNA Structure and Replication
10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein
11 Gene Expression and Epigenetics
12 Gene Mutation
13 Chromosomes
14 Genomes
Part 4 Population Genetics
15 Constant Allele Frequencies
16 Changing Allele Frequencies
17 Human Ancestry and Evolution
18 The Genetics of Identity
Part 5 Immunity and Cancer
19 Genetics of Immunity
20 Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Part 6 Genetic Technology
21 DNA and RNA Technologies
22 Genetic Testing
23 Reproductive Technologies
