Genomics / Applications in Human BiologyBy Sandy Primrose and Richard Twyman
Written by the successful author team of Sandy Primrose and Richard Twyman, Genomics: Applications in Human Biology is a topical book showing how the new science of genomics is adding impetus to the advances in human health provided by biotechnology.
- Written to provide the necessary overview of the subject, covering technological developments, applications and (where necessary) the ethical implications.
- Divided into three sections, the first section introduces the role of biotechnology and genomics in medicine and sets out some of the technological advances that have been the basis of recent medical breakthroughs.
- The second section takes a closer look at how biotechnology and genomics are influencing the prevention and treatment of different categories of disease.
- Finally the contribution of biotechnology and genomics to the development of different types of therapy is described, including conventional drugs, recombinant proteins and gene/cell therapies.
- References to appropriate sections in other two popular books, authored by Sandy Primrose and Richard Twyman, are included - Principles of Gene Manipulation and Principles of Gene Analysis and Genomics.
- Features several categories of boxed text, including history boxes (describing the origins and development of particular technologies or treatments), molecular boxes (featuring the molecular basis of diseases or treatments in more detail) and ethic boxes (which discusses the ethical implications of technology development and new therapies).
SBN: 9781405108195 , 2003, PB, 232 pages, 102 illustrations
Essential Developmental Biology Second Edition
by Jonathan Slack
Essential Developmental Biology, 2nd Edition, is a concise and well-illustrated treatment of this subject for undergraduates. With an emphasis throughout on the evidence underpinning the main conclusions, this book is suitable as the key text for both introductory and more advanced courses in developmental biology.
- Includes new chapters on Evolution & Development, Gut Development, & Growth and Aging
- Contains expanded treatment of mammalian fertilization, the heart, and stem cells
- Now features a glossary, notated further reading, and key discovery boxes
- Illustrated with over 250 detailed, full-color drawings
- www.blackwellpublishing.com/slack - accompanied by a dedicated website, featuring animated developmental processes, a photo gallery of selected model organisms, and all art from the text in PowerPoint and jpeg formats.
From DNA to Diversity Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design
Second Edition
by Sean Carroll, Jennifer Grenier, Scott Weatherbee
In this landmark work, the author team led by Dr. Sean Carroll presents the general principles of the genetic basis of morphological change through a synthesis of evolutionary biology with genetics and embryology. In this extensively revised second edition, the authors delve into the latest discoveries, incorporating new coverage of comparative genomics, molecular evolution of regulatory proteins and elements, and microevolution of animal development.
ISBN: 9781405119504, 2004, PB, 272 pages, 296 illustrations
Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolutionby Sean Carroll, Jennifer Grenier, Scott Weatherbee
In the current era of complete genome sequencing, Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution provides an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to bioinformatics in the context of evolutionary biology.
This accessible text:
- provides a thorough examination of sequence analysis, biological databases, pattern recognition, and applications to genomics, microarrays, and proteomics
- emphasizes the theoretical and statistical methods used in bioinformatics programs in a way that is accessible to biological science students
- places bioinformatics in the context of evolutionary biology, including population genetics, molecular evolution, molecular phylogenetics, and their applications
- features end-of-chapter problems and self-tests to help students synthesize the materials and apply their understanding
- is accompanied by a dedicated website - www.blackwellpublishing.com/higgs - containing downloadable sequences, links to web resources, answers to self-test questions, and all artwork in downloadable format
11th Hour: Introduction to Genetics
by Sandra Pennington
University of Washington
- The 11th Hour Series is designed to be used when a textbook doesn't make sense, when the course content is tough, or when you just want a better grade in the course. The authors cut through the fluff, get to what you need to know, and then help you understand it. Each book includes:
The 11th Hour Series http://www.blackwellscience.com/11thhour/ companion website, including in-depth explanations of difficult concepts, practice review questions, and much more.
- Essential Background - Tells you what information you already need to know to comprehend the topic. You can then review or apply the appropriate concepts to conquer the new material.
- Key Points - Highlights key points of each topic, phrasing them as questions to engage active learning. A brief explanation of the topic follows the points.
- In the Clinic and Demonstration Problems - Every chapter provides an everyday, real-world example, to help you understand the academic topic in a clinical situation.
- Topic Tests - Each topic ends with a brief test to reinforce the material, followed by explanation of the answers.
- Chapter Tests - For even more reinforcement, there is a test at the end of every chapter that covers all of the topics. Questions are essay, multiple choice, short answer, and true/false to give you plenty of practice in various formats. Answers are provided at the end of each test.
- Check Your Performance - Charts that help you spot your weak areas in the chapter tests, so you know what to go back and review.
Gene Cloning and DNA Analysisby T A Brown
- Fourth edition of internationally popular undergraduate text.
- Terry Brown is world famous for his work and writing in the area of genomes, genetics and gene cloning.
- Fully updated and revised.
- Two-colour text including approximately 250 two-colour line illustrations.
- New dedicated web pages for the book, including student questions, illustrations and supplementary material.
ISBN: 9780632059010, August 2001, PB, 376 pages, 250 illustrations
Chromatin and Gene Regulation: Mechanisms in Epigenetics
By B M Turner
- An up-to-date and essential new textbook.
- Explains the fundamental concept of what makes a cell different from another in simple terms in this exciting and rapidly developing area of modern biology.
- Includes colour images.
ISBN: 9780865427433, December 2001, PB, 296 pages, 163 illustrations
Industrial Microbiologyby Michael J Waites, Neil L Morgan, John S Rockey
and Hary Higton
- A wide-ranging introduction to the field of industrial microbiology.
- Based on years of teaching experience by experienced lecturers with industrial backgrounds.
- Explains the underlying microbiology as well as the industrial application. The content is divided into three sections:
2. Industrial microorganisms and the technology required for large-scale cultivation and isolation of fermentation products.
3. Investigation of a wide range of established and novel industrial fermentation processes and products.
ISBN: 9780632053070, October 2001, PB, 304 pages, 118 illustrations