iGenetics A Molecular Approach

by Russell, Peter J.

• ISBN13: 9780321569769
• ISBN10: 0321569768
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-02
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

With its modern chapter organization and new "Focus on Genomics" boxes,iGenetics: A Molecular Approachreflects the increasing molecular emphasis in todayrs"s experimental study of genes while helping readers develop problem-solving skills and an appreciation for classic experiments. Although molecular topics are presented first, instructors can assign the chapters in any sequence. Pedagogical features such as chapter-opening "Key Questions" and strategically placed "Keynotes" help readers to efficiently master genetic concepts. The Genetics Place Companion Website contains interactive iActivities and narrated animations that help readers visualize and understand processes and concepts that are illustrated in the book. Genetics: An Introduction, DNA: The Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Gene Control of Proteins, Gene Expression: Transcription,Gene Expression: Translation, DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements, Structural Genomics, Functional and Comparative Genomics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Extensions of and Deviations from Mendelian Genetic Principles, Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes, Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Variations in Chromosome Structure and Number, Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis of Development, Genetics of Cancer, Quantitative Genetics, Population Genetics, Molecular EvolutionIntended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

Author Biography

Peter J. Russell received his B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Sussex, U.K., in 1968 and his Ph.D. in Genetics from Cornell University in 1972. He then joined the Biology faculty of Reed College in 1972 where he is currently Professor of Biology. Russell teaches an upper-division genetics and molecular biology lecture/laboratory course, the genetics section of the introductory biology course, an advanced seminar course in molecular virology, and advises senior thesis research students. He is also the author of a number of successful biology and genetics textbooks, including iGenetics: A Molecular Approach.

 

He is currently studying the molecular genetics of gene expression of a plant pathogenic RNA virus, using the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as the model host. The research goals are to define the genes of the host that encode products required for the expression of a specific gene involved in aphid transmission of the virus. His earlier research involved studies of ribosome biosynthesis and the organization of and regulation of the number of ribosomal RNA genes in Neurospora.

 

Table of Contents

Genetics: An Introduction

DNA: The Genetic Material

DNA Replication

Gene Control of Proteins

Gene Expression: Transcription

Gene Expression: Translation

DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements

Genomics

Functional and Comparative Genomics

Recombinant DNA Technology

Mendelian Genetics

Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Extensions of and Deviations from Mendelian Genetic Principles

Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes

Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages

Variations in Chromosome Structure and Number

Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages

Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes

Genetic Analysis of Development

Genetics of Cancer

Quantitative Genetics

Population Genetics

Molecular Evolution

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