Human Heredity Principles and Issues

by Cummings, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780495554455
• ISBN10: 0495554456
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-06
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Offering in-depth yet accessible coverage, Cummings?s HUMAN HEREDITY PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES, Eighth Edition, draws from the most current research in genetics as it presents the latest challenges facing physicians, researchers, and society. Designed for the introductory genetics or heredity course, this concise, well-written, and well-illustrated text combines thorough coverage with a superior supplement and media package that offers a wealth of study tools--including the customized learning paths of CengageNOW?. The new eighth edition includes streamlined art, chapter sidebars that address everyday issues, and numerous cases that help you analyze tough decisions. Written by a widely respected genetics authority, HUMAN HEREDITY PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES is known for its student-friendly presentation that introduces complex topics and important concepts with precise logic, without oversimplifying. Demonstrating the process of science while focusing on basic genetics concepts, the text gives you a working knowledge of heredity without the rigorous scientific/quantitative details. It discusses the various genetic services that are now developing--highlighting the social relevance and real-world applications to your other courses and personal life. Emphasizing relevant issues, the text equips you with the insight to make informed decisions about your personal health and public policy, as well as teaches you how to recognize genetic disorders, their causes, and their patterns of inheritance.

Table of Contents

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Interaction of Genes and the Environment

Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

DNA Structure and Chromosomal Organization

Gene Expression: From Genes to Proteins

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Mutation: The Source of Genetic Variation

Genes and Cancer

An Introduction to Cloning and Recombinant DNA

Biotechnology and Society

The Human Genome Project and Genomics

Reproductive Technology, Gene Therapy, and Genetic Counseling

Genes and the Immune System

Genes of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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