Lewis, Ricki.

Human genetics : concepts and applications. / Ricki Lewis. - 5th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2003. - XVIII, 454 + various pagings : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Introduction: Overview of genetics -- Cells -- Development -- Transmission genetics: Mendelian inheritance -- Extensions and exceptions to Mendel's laws -- Matters of sex -- Multifactorial traits -- The Genetics of behaviour -- DNA and chromosomes: DNA structure and replication -- Gene action and expression -- Gene mutation -- Chromosomes -- Population genetics: When allele frequencies stay constant -- Changing allele frequencies -- Human origins and evolution -- Immunity and cancer: Genetics of immunity -- The Genetics of cancer -- Genetic technology: Genetically modified organisms -- Gene therapy and genetic counseling -- Agricultural biotechnology -- Reproductive technologies -- The Human genome project and genomics.

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