Applied Genetics (International Encyclopaedia Of Applied Science And Technology: Series)

This publication provides readers with an introduction to applied genetics and molecular genetics. The subject areas of classical genetics, conservation genetics, ecological genetics, immunogenetics, quantitative genetics, genomics, medical genetics, population genetics, dual inheritance, genetic algebra and behavioural genetics are covered. Enough emphasis is laid on genetic diversity, genetic erosion, genetic hitchhiking, genetic monitoring, DNA sequencing, genetic engineering and genetic pollution. Focus also lies on developmental biology, evolutionary genetics, human genetics, mitochondrial genetics, heritability of IQ, archaeogenetics, psychiatric genetics and genetic code. Contents: Introduction to Applied Genetics and Molecular Genetics; Classical Genetics, Conservation Genetics, Ecological Genetics and Immunogenetics; Quantitative Genetics, Genomics, Medical Genetics and Behavioural Genetics; Focus on Population Genetics, Dual Inheritance and Genetic Algebra; Focus on Chromosome, DNA, RNA, Nucleotide and Genome; Understanding Heredity, Mutation and Genetic Variation; Genetic Diversity, Genetic Erosion, Genetic Hitchhiking, Genetic Monitoring and Genetic Pollution; Evolution, Inheritance, DNA Sequencing and Genetic Engineering; Focus on Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Genetics & Heritability of IQ; Understanding Human Genetics and Mitochondrial Genetics Origin of Apes; Archaeogenetics, Psychiatric Genetics and Genetic Code: Select Case Study.