Advances in Genetics: Volume 87

ISBN-13: 9780128001493 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 312 str.

Theodore Friedmann

Opis

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. Advances in Genetics continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines. Volume 87 presents an eclectic mix of articles of use to all human and molecular geneticists on topics including: gene transfer, fruiting body development and the genetics of Alzheimer's disease; and more.

• Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implications
• Critically analyzes future directions
• Written and edited by recognized leaders in the field

Recenzje

Praise for previous volumes in the series:"Outstanding both in variety and in the quality of its contributions." -Nature

"Can be highly recommended to geneticists, and biologists in general...will prove to be of high importance for the development of the science of genetics." --Science

Spis treści

1. Opportunity for Selection in Human HealthDiddahally R. Govindaraju
2. Clinical Applications Involving CNS Gene TransferBoris Kantor, Thomas McCown, Paola Leone and Steven J. Gray
3. Methods for Gene Transfer to the Central Nervous SystemBoris Kantor, Rachel M. Bailey, Keon Wimberly, Sahana Nagabhushan Kalburgi and Steven J. Gray
4. The Filamentous Fungus Sordaria Macrospora as a Genetic Model to Study Fruiting Body DevelopmentInes Teichert, Minou Nowrousian, Stefanie Pöggeler and Ulrich Kück
5. The Genetics of Alzheimer's DiseaseVincent Chouraki and Sudha Seshadri

O autorze

School of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, USA Dr. Jay Dunlap works at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Stephen Goodwin works at the University of Oxford.