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• Paperback: 442 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Eighth Edition edition (October 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072995394
• ISBN-13: 978-0072995398.

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• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (February 23, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9056991345
• ISBN-13: 978-9056991340.

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Statistics plays an important role in genetics. Though the “basic” statistical theory behind modern genetics is not that difficult, most statistical genetics papers are not easy to read for a beginner. Formulae quickly becomes very tedious to fit a particular area of application.This book tries to distinguish between the necessary and unnecessary complexity in presenting the material to a statistician “or a data analyst”. Derivations of methods are kept simple but without losing the mathematical details. This book also provides some necessary background in modern genetics for those who want to get into this area, from biologicaland molecular experiments to gene hunting to genetic engineering.

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• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199231516
• ISBN-13: 978-0199231515

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Evolutionary theory is driving forward our understanding of human behaviour like never before. Yet, many of us lack a firm grasp of the basics of the theory of evolution – a clear picture of what evolution is, and how and why it operates. But such clarity is essential if we are to fully understand and explore the fascinating behavioural questions that lie before us.

Evolution and Genetics for Psychology lays out the conceptual toolkit one needs in order to think in evolutionary terms – and to apply this thinking to any subject. With the toolkit firmly in place, it goes on to show how these key concepts are applied to issues of human behaviour, from sex to social relationships, to learning.

Evolution and Genetics for Psychology does not set out to teach evolutionary psychology or behavioural genetics, but explores the key fundamental principles on which such disciplines are based. If you need to understand what heritability really means, what the difference is between a gene and an allele, or whether evolutionary and social explanations are compatible, this book is the survival guide you need.

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• Hardcover: 238 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (August 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521517818
• ISBN-13: 978-0521517812

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This book summarizes the substantial work that has been accomplished in the treatment of inborn errors of metabolism with simple molecules. These agents are discrete, often of natural origin, and provide predictable therapeutic responses. As such, they avoid many of the practical difficulties associated with gene and protein therapies. This handbook will enable interested clinician scientists and others to rapidly survey the field, thus ascertaining what has been done and as well as future directions for therapeutic research. Its important introductory chapters discuss the infrastructure of the field. These chapters focus on an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, a description of the FDA Office of Orphan Products, and a summary of the operation of the National Institutes of Health Office of Rare Diseases. The remainder of the book is devoted to a review of small molecule therapy for genetic diseases. The book closely analyzes the cofactors used to augment the function of defective enzymes and the compounds that are able to utilize an alternative pathway in order to avoid the consequences of the metabolic block present in the patient. Among other therapies, the authors discuss the use of zinc and tetrathiomolybdate to treat Wilson’s disease and the use of cysteamine to treat nephropathic cystinosis.

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• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (May 11, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 012374430X
• ISBN-13: 978-0123744302.

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Since the beginning of the current century, endocrine disease diagnosis and treatment have moved beyond the standard hormone measurements. While, indeed elevated thyroid hormone levels or low insulin levels signal a specific endocrine disease, correct diagnosis (and therefore correct treatment) depends on an understanding of the molecular basis for the disease. This book presents the “bench to bedside” approach of our understanding of the genetic basis for endocrine disease. It is organized by endocrine grouping (e.g. Thyroid, Pancreas, Parathyroid, Pituitary, Adrenal, Reproductive and Bone) and genetic/molecular basis for the diagnosis of the various disorders will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the practical nature of diagnosing a disease. For example: 1. Which tests should be done for the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus Type I in children who presented at less than 6 months; at less than 12 years, in adulthood, etc., and why should those tests be done?; 2. Which genes should be evaluated for subjects with congenital hypothyroidism; 3. Which genetic tests should be ordered in obesity?; 4. Which genetic test should be ordered in a patient with Parathyroid Carcinoma?; 5. What is the rationale behind testing for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia?

The field of genetic diagnosis of disease is exploding now, with multiple laboratories developing tests for current clinical use. Most practicing endocrinologists, pediatricians and internal medicine physicians don’t understand which test to order, how the tests are done, or how to interpret the results. One of the most exciting development in medicine today is the pharmacogenomics revolution – enocrinologists and geneticists need to understand how personalized medicine will fit into the daily care of patients. While this is a quickly growing area and there are textbooks on pharmacogenomics, there is no one source for the spectrum of Endocrine diseases.

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• Paperback: 644 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (August 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470179651
• ISBN-13: 978-0470179659

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The first book devoted exclusively to the principles and practice of genetic counseling—now in a new edition

First published in 1998, A Guide to Genetic Counseling quickly became a bestselling and widely recognized text, used nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training programs. Now in its eagerly anticipated Second Edition, it provides a thoroughly revised and comprehensive overview of genetic counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, and unique approach to patient care that are the basis of this profession. The book defines the core competencies and covers the genetic counseling process from case initiation to completion—in addition to addressing global professional issues—with an emphasis on describing fundamental principles and practices.

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• Paperback: 664 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (August 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405121459
• ISBN-13: 978-1405121453

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Conservation and the Genetics of Populations gives a comprehensive overview of the essential background, concepts, and tools needed to understand how genetic information can be used to develop conservation plans for species threatened with extinction.

• Provides a thorough understanding of the genetic basis of biological problems in conservation.
• Uses a balance of data and theory, and basic and applied research, with examples taken from both the animal and plant kingdoms.
• An associated website contains example data sets and software programs to illustrate population genetic processes and methods of data analysis.
• Discussion questions and problems are included at the end of each chapter to aid understanding.
• Features Guest Boxes written by leading people in the field including James F. Crow, Nancy FitzSimmons, Robert C. Lacy, Michael W. Nachman, Michael E. Soule, Andrea Taylor, Loren H. Rieseberg, R.C. Vrijenhoek, Lisette Waits, Robin S. Waples and Andrew Young.

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Key Features: Aimed at medical students, genetic counsellors and clinical geneticists, this book provides the reader with a concise summary of post-genomic human genetics and guidance as to how our current understanding can be utilized in clinical practice.

A case-based approach: this integrated book links genetics and clinical practice throughout using realistic case scenarios. Readers can take a problem-based approach to learning by working through each of the cases, or a more conventional approach by tackling each of the chapters in the order dictated by their course.

Based around the requirements of the NHS genetics education centre and the ASHG: which state that ‘ every physician who practices in the 21st century must have an in-depth knowledge of the principles of human genetics and their application to a wide variety of clinical problems’ .

Student-friendly design and layout: Each chapter includes self-assessment questions, separate boxes containing diagnostic methods and approaches, common diseases and over 300 clinical photograph and figures, all designed to aid student understanding.

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• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 7 edition (October 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321618696
• ISBN-13: 978-0321618696

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Key Benefit:

Known for its focus on problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and practical applications, this best-seller is 32 pages shorter than its previous edition. New features of the Seventh Edition include new “Exploring Genomics” exercises for selected chapters, in-chapter summaries that follow concept introductions for efficient review, engaging case studies in each chapter, an expanded Companion Website with myeBook, and a new chapter on Behavioral Genetics.

Key Topics: Introduction to Genetics, Mitosis and Meiosis, Mendelian Genetics, Modifications of Mendelian Ratios, Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes, Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement, Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Phage, DNA Structure and Analysis, DNA Replication and Recombination, Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization, The Genetic Code and Transcription, Translation and Proteins, Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable, Regulation of Genetic Expression, Cancer and the Regulation of the Cell Cycle, Recombinant DNA Technology and Gene Cloning, Genomics and Proteomics, Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Developmental Genetics, Genetics and Behavior, Quantitative Genetics, Population and Evolutionary Genetics, Conservation Genetics

Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics.

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• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; Tenth Edition edition (December 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1429229438
• ISBN-13: 978-1429229432

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Since its inception, Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) has been known for its prominent authorship including leading scientists in their field who are great educators. This market best-seller exposes students to the landmark experiments in genetics, teaching students how to analyze experimental data and how to draw their own conclusions based on scientific thinking while teaching students how to think like geneticists.

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• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405121467
• ISBN-13: 978-1405121460.

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Conservation of Wildlife Populations provides an accessible introduction to the most relevant concepts and principles for solving real-world management problems in wildlife and conservation biology. Bringing together insights from traditionally disparate disciplines, the book shows how population biology addresses important questions involving the harvest, monitoring, and conservation of wildlife populations. The most up-to-date approaches for assessing factors that affect both population growth and interactions with other species are covered in detail, including predation, genetic changes, harvest, introduced species, viability analysis, and habitat loss and fragmentation.

Conservation of Wildlife Populations is an essential guide for undergraduates and postgraduate students of wildlife biology, conservation biology, ecology, and environmental studies; and will be invaluable for practising managers requiring an up-to-date assessment of how population biology can be applied to wildlife conservation and management.

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• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2 edition (December 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405148462
• ISBN-13: 978-1405148467.

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The complex field of medical genetics is simplified in Medical Genetics at a Glance, with important scientific principles and clinical material broken into bite-sized chapters. This popular introduction and revision aid covers the core scientific principles relevant to an understanding of medical genetics and the clinical applications of this knowledge by discussing common genetic anomalies and their significance in clinical practice.

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• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Equine Research; 1St Edition edition (June 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935842055
• ISBN-13: 978-0935842050

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This book provides the modern principles of genetics of the horse in an interesting, useful, easy-to-read presentation. It contains fascinating details of successful selection methods used by leaders in the horse industry. This is combined with information about powerful techniques based on solid scientific research. This book will help you select superior horses for breeding, racing, or showing. This is important reading for all horse people, and essential for breeders.

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• Hardcover: 984 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition (April 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470191414
• ISBN-13: 978-0470191415.

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A review in the American Journal of Medical Genetics heralded the first edition of Management of Genetic Syndromes as an “unparalleled collection of knowledge.” Since publication of the first edition, improvements in the molecular diagnostic testing of genetic conditions have greatly facilitated the identification of affected individuals. This thorough revision of the critically acclaimed bestseller offers original insights into the medical management of sixty common genetic syndromes seen in children and adults, and incorporates new research findings and the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.

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• Paperback: 387 pages
• Publisher: Springer (April 3, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3642082335
• ISBN-13: 978-3642082337

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Genetic algorithms are founded upon the principle of evolution, i.e., survival of the fittest. Hence evolution programming techniques, based on genetic algorithms, are applicable to many hard optimization problems, such as optimization of functions with linear and nonlinear constraints, the traveling salesman problem, and problems of scheduling, partitioning, and control. The importance of these techniques is still growing, since evolution programs are parallel in nature, and parallelism is one of the most promising directions in computer science.

The book is self-contained and the only prerequisite is basic undergraduate mathematics. This third edition has been substantially revised and extended by three new chapters and by additional appendices containing working material to cover recent developments and a change in the perception of evolutionary computation.

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