Human heredity: principles & issues

by Cummings, Michael R.

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Title Statements

Full title :Human heredity : principles & issues / Michael R. Cummings.

Summary

Human Heredity presents the concepts of human genetics in clear, concise language nad provides relevant examples that you can apply to yourself, your family, and your work environment. Author Michael Cummings explains the origin, nature, and amount of genetic diversity present in the human population and how that diversity has been shaped by natural selection. The artwork and accompanying media visually support the material by teaching rather than merely illustrating the ideas under discussion. Examining the social, cultural, and ethical implications associated with the use of genetic technology, Cummings prepares you to become a well-informed consumer of genetic-based health care services or provider of health care services.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014
Edition:Tenth edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
Place of Publication:Australia
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014

The Physical Object

Description:xxviii, 465 pages : : illustrations (principalement en couleur) ; : 28 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781133106876, 1133106870
oclc:ocn904038445
LC Classification:QH431
Dewey Decimal:599.935

A perspective on human genetics -- Cells and cell division -- Transmission of genes from generation to generation -- Pedigree analysis in human genetics -- The inheritance of complex traits -- Cytogenetics : karotypes and chromosome aberrations -- Development and sex determination -- The structure, replication and chromosomal organization of DNA -- Gene expression and gene regulation -- From proteins to phenotypes -- Genome alterations: mutation and epigenetics -- Genes and cancer -- An introduction to genetic technology -- Biotechnology and society -- Genomes and genomics -- Reproductive technology, genetic testing, and gene therapy -- Genes and the immune system -- Genetics of behavior -- Population genetics and human evolution.