About this book
HUMAN HEREDITY presents the concepts of human genetics in clear, concise language and 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. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.
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Table of contents
- About the Author
- Contents
- Preface
- Ch 1: A Perspective on Human Genetics
- Ch 2: Cells and Cell Division
- Ch 3: Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation
- Ch 4: Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics
- Ch 5: The Inheritance of Complex Traits
- Ch 6: Cytogenetics: Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations
- Ch 7: Development and Sex Determination
- Ch 8: The Structure, Replication, and Chromosomal Organization of DNA
- Ch 9: Gene Expression and Gene Regulation
- Ch 10: From Proteins to Phenotypes
- Ch 11: Genome Alterations: Mutation and Epigenetics
- Ch 12: Genes and Cancer
- Ch 13: An Introduction to Genetic Technology
- Ch 14: Biotechnology and Society
- Ch 15: Genomes and Genomics
- Ch 16: Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, and Gene Therapy
- Ch 17: Genes and the Immune System
- Ch 18: Genetics of Behavior
- Ch 19: Population Genetics and Human Evolution
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
