Advanced Genetic Analysis: Finding Meaning in a GenomeISBN: 978-1-4051-0336-7
Paperback
256 pages
January 2003, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: E-book
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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 concepts and techniques.
- 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.