Genetics & Genomics

How did humans evolve larger and more sophisticated brains?In general, evolution depends on a special combination of circumstances: part genetics, part time, and part environment. In the case of human brain evolution, the main environmental influence was...

Introducing Proteomics gives a concise and coherent overview of every aspect of current proteomics technology, which is a rapidly developing field that is having a major impact within the life and medical sciences. This student-friendly book, based on a...

The modern world is dominated by ideas that are threatening to kill us: that life is one long battle from conception to grave; that all creatures, including human beings, are driven by their selfish DNA; that the universe is just stuff, for us to use at...

A look at the extraordinary ways the brain turns thoughts into actions-and how this shapes our everyday livesWhy is it hard to text and drive at the same time? How do you resist eating that extra piece of cake? Why does staring at a tax form feel...

Essential Bioinformatics is a concise yet comprehensive textbook of bioinformatics, which provides a broad introduction to the entire field. Written specifically for a life science audience, the basics of bioinformatics are explained, followed by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780809089475Author Mark SchultzFormat PaperbackImprint Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S.Publisher Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm *...

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...

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices...

Theoretical Genetics by Richard B. Goldschmidt is a reflective and ambitious attempt to outline genetics as a fully theoretical science, comparable in scope and aspiration to theoretical physics. Goldschmidt begins by observing that physics has long...

A NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOK MAY 2026'From the scientist who identified the remains of Richard III, this lively, myth-busting tour of modern genetics unpacks how DNA solves crimes, rewrites history and shapes our lives. It brims with timely...

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...

The EFI-, ASHI-, and APHIA-endorsed professional guide for laboratory diagnostics in transplantation medicine In Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics: A Guide for Practitioners, expert authors from across the globe deliver an authoritative introduction...

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...

Forensic Biotechnology: The Basics and Beyond provides a comprehensive exploration of biotechnology's transformative role in modern forensic science. This essential resource covers the field through carefully structured modules, beginning with...

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...

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Interdisciplinary voices reflect on some of the most complex and consequential scientific undertakings of our timePerspectives on the Human Genome Project and Genomics is a groundbreaking volume that examines the pivotal roles of the National Institutes...

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...

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...

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 Gene Book: Explorations in the Code of Life is designed to introduce undergraduate college students to foundational concepts in genetics. The text provides in-depth coverage of the essential principles of genetics, from Mendel to molecular gene...

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...