CRC Press - A Century of Mendelism in Human Genetics Book

Explore the historical foundation of medical genetics with A Century of Mendelism in Human Genetics. This volume contains the proceedings of a symposium organized by the Galton Institute and held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London in 2001. The text provides a deep look into the evolution of genetic science, starting with the work of William Bateson. In 1901, Bateson published a renewed lecture that brought Gregor Mendel's 1865 work to the attention of the scientific community. This book tracks how those early discoveries led Archibald Garrod to realize the connection between Mendelian laws and human disease, effectively introducing Mendelism to the field of medical genetics in 1902. This academic resource is ideal for researchers, students, and historians interested in the biological sciences and the history of mammalian genetics. It serves as a comprehensive record of how fundamental biological principles transitioned into modern medical applications.