Academic Press Advances in Genetics (Volume 85)

Product Description 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 85 presents an eclectic mix of articles of use to all human and molecular geneticists on topics including: association mapping in crop plants; miRNA-mediated crosstalk between transcripts; unisexual reproduction; 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 Review 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 Review This series continually publishes cutting-edge reviews in the rapidly evolving field of genetics. About the Author 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.