Genetics & Genomics

Featuring an introduction by Stephen Jay Gould, "Genetics and the Origin of Species" presents the first edition of Dobzhansky's groundbreaking and now classic inquiry into what has emerged as the most important single area of scientific inquiry in the...

Since the Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, the price of genome sequencing has dropped at a staggering rate. It's as if the price of a Ferrari went from $350,000 to a mere $0.40. Through breakthroughs by Dr. Ashley's team at Stanford, along...

As one of the world's leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation and behaviour, Harden has seen first-hand how we - in public and in our most private relationships - continue to struggle with the ancient...

Draws together some mathematical ideas that are useful in population genetics, concentrating on a few aspects which are both biologically relevant and mathematically interesting.Book InformationISBN 9780898711660Author J.F.C. KingmanFormat PaperbackPage...

Debating the use of genomic tools and their societal impactOver the past decade, the field of human genetics has produced an extraordinary range of discoveries-including the refinement of polygenic scores, which use a person's DNA to estimate their...

A bold and visionary account of how genome writing can help preserve the planet but may also undermine human nature and disrupt ecosystems. From a scientist at the forefront of synthetic genomics. Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build...

Melon is a major cucurbit crop cultivated on 1.09 million hectares, producing 29.5 million tons. It is grown on nearly every continent, highlighting its significant economic value. Both the public and private sectors operate dedicated melon breeding...

This book discusses the fundamental principles and applications of RNA synthetic biology. The initial section of the book provides fundamental concepts, including RNA synthetic biology, the use of computational biology tools for RNA design, the SELEX...

This book provides a comprehensive review of the emerging role of extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) in cancer, highlighting its significance in tumor progression, oncogene amplification, drug resistance, and clinical applications. Extrachromosomal DNA in...

Providing the first account of the story behind genetically engineered plants, Paul F. Lurquin covers the controversial birth of the field, its sudden death, phoenixlike reemergence, and ultimate triumph as not only a legitimate field of science but a...

Plant Virus Management Through Genome Editing: Innovations and Applications offers a comprehensive overview of how genome editing technologies are transforming the field of plant virus management. Addressing the challenges of crop yield loss and food...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398857728Author Marianne TaylorFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Sirius EntertainmentPublisher Sirius Entertainment

Aromatic Basmati rice, also known as 'the scented pearl' by its connoisseurs, has been grown in a specific geo-climatic region of India and Pakistan for centuries. It is appreciated by consumers in more than 100 countries around the globe. Due to its...

From one of today's leading experts on ancient DNA, a sweeping genetic history that unravels the mystery of where horses were first domesticatedLudovic Orlando garnered world acclaim for helping to rewrite the genomic history of horse domestication...

The objective of the book is to use advanced deep learning techniques to unlock the complexities of genomic data. It reveals hidden and unknown patterns, to improve our understanding the role of genetics in diseases, speeding up drug discovery processes,...

Most people know very little about DNA, the molecule that programs our human potential. This book explains what DNA is and then identifies its central role in so many everyday human experiences, including growth and development, ageing, individuality and...

Leading evolutionary theorists and philosophers come together to understand how organisms persist, even as they're riddled with internal conflict, from cancer cells to selfish genes.How does a vast menagerie of organs, tissues, cells, and genes coalesce...

Frailty, a geriatric syndrome with a defined phenotype, which was introduced by Linda Fried and Jeremy Walston; it is widely cited. The importance of this syndrome cannot be overstated: Frailty has an enormous relevance in clinical settings, and there...

Practical Bioinformatics is specifically designed as an introduction to bioinformatics sequence analysis. Many readers are exploring their future paths or are fascinated by the headlines about interesting gene discoveries and want to understand more...

Synergistic Plant Metabolomics and Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganisms in Addressing Abiotic Stress unveils the latest advancements in understanding how plants respond to environmental pressures. By unraveling the complexities of metabolic pathways...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Comparative Genomics, RECOMB-CG 2025, which was held in Seoul, South Korea, during April 24-25, 2025. The 21 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and...

This book reviews the evolving field of epigenetics and its implications for drug discovery and precision medicine. It also focuses on the intricate mechanisms governing gene regulation and the impact of epigenetics on health and disease. The book...

This book is a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge about the influence of genetic or genomic material on developing body cells. Written by a leading developmental biologist, this book brings together a century of research on a wide range of...

DNA sequence specificity is a sub-specialty in the general area of molecular recognition. This area includes macromolecular-molecular interactions (e.g., protein-DNA), oligomer-DNA interacitons (e.g., triple strands), and ligand-DNA interactions (e.g.,...

The laws of inheritance were considered quite superficial until 1903, when the chromosome theory of heredity was established by Sutton and Boveri. The discovery of the double helix and the genetic code led to our understanding of gene structure and...

This volume of Advances in Cell Aging and Gerontology critically reviews the rapidly advancing area of telomerase research with a focus at the molecular and cellular levels. The clearly established function of telomerase is to maintain chromosome ends...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783656325956Author Sathya RamalingamFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Grin VerlagPublisher Grin VerlagWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm *...

Genetics, Speciation and the Founder Principle describes the genetic mechanisms that govern the development and evolution of animals and plants. In particular, the book focuses on animal and plant species evolving in isolated habitats and species...

The management of feeding plays a significant role in maintaining high levels of milk production in high-producing dairy animals, particularly during the transition period, which is the three weeks prior to and three weeks after parturition. Proper...

Genetic diversity is crucial for crop evolution. Assessing diversity through morphometric analysis in classical plant breeding is a valuable tool for studying crop evolution and selecting suitable parents to produce superior offspring.Parents with high...

The book delves into both traditional and contemporary breeding methods that are pertinent to the field of animal breeding, aiming to spur further research and swiftly disseminate cutting-edge techniques to the scientific community. A range of...

The present work distinguishes itself by providing formulae in conjunction with actual data that has been analyzed for the purpose of comprehension. This book has been specifically designed for postgraduate and research scholars in Quantitative Genetics...

This book presents an overview of applied breeding techniques for various domesticated animal species, as they are currently practiced. It provides a concise history of population genetics, the domestication of livestock, the classification of breeds,...

A Primer of Population Genetics and Genomics has been completely revised and updated to provide a concise but comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of population genetics and genomics. Recent textbooks have tended to focus on such...

Responsible Genomic Data Sharing: Challenges and Approaches brings together international experts in genomics research, bioinformatics and digital security who analyze common challenges in genomic data sharing, privacy preserving technologies, and best...

This book is written in a clear and straightforward manner to ensure that the content is accessible and easily comprehensible to all readers. It consists of two sections: one on viral diseases and the other on bacterial diseases, both of which are...

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. This series continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues...

This book is written in a very simple and lucid manner so that everybody can read and understand it very easily. This book is useful for scientists, teachers, students, officers, diagnosticians and laboratory technicians as cell culture has become an...

The book aims to present conventional and modern breeding technologies in the essential areas of animal breeding, with the intention of stimulating further research and expediting the dissemination of such modern techniques within the scientific...

Microsatellites are short stretches of repeated DNA, found in most genomes, that show exceptional variability in humans and most other species. This variability has made microsatellites the genetic marker of choice for most applications, including...