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University of Leicester, UK. Clear, concise reference guide begins with the fundamental concepts and basic science regarding cell biology and genetics ending with medical genetics, cloning, and gene therapy. Includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions. Bullet-outline format with illustrations. Previous edition c1998. ... Read more

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Seminal papers that form the underpinnings of biology today!
When I began reading the Power of Bacterial Genetics, I understood the central dogma of biology, but I had NO idea how it was elucidated.The genius that was required to understand that DNA codes for protein, or thatone codon is a triplet, or that genes can occur as operons, or thatregulation of expression can occur by numerous mechanisms, etc. can NEVERfully be captured by reading a text that presents a synopsis of thedevelopment of these ideas.It is with great insight, the editors of thisbook have chosen seminal papers for us to better observe the evolution ofour grasp of biology.Mutations, suppressors, epistatis, recombination,complementation, crosses, phages, reporters, gene fusions.These phenomenaare extensively characterized and used to elucidate the the mostfundamental ideas upon which all of biology is based.I must admit,as a new student to bacterial genetics, I had some difficulty understandingthe experiments and concepts.I would strongly advise anyone who wants toread these papers to do some background reading first.I have had theluxury of some hand-holding by Professor Silhavy to make it through thebeginning. Finally, I strongly recommend this book to anyone who isentering ANY field in biology.It will take months to finish, but Ipromise that it will be worth every minute!! ... Read more

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Methods in Yeast Genetics is a course that has been offered annually at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for the last thirty years. This is an updated edition of the course manual, which provides a set of teaching experiments, along with protocols and recipes for the standard techniques and reagents used in the study of yeast biology. Since the last edition of the manual was published (2000), revolutionary advances in genomics and proteomics technologies have had a significant impact on the field. This updated edition reflects these advances, and also includes new techniques involving vital staining, visualization of Green Fluorescent Protein, new drug resistance markers, high-copy suppression, Tandem Affinity Protein tag protein purification, gene disruption by double-fusion polymerase chain reaction, and many other recent developments. ... Read more

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Great manual for methods in yeast
An excellent book for performing molecular and physiological studies in yeast. It contains several new techniques not mentioned in the previous edition. ... Read more

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This book takes you through the fundamental principles of cell biology and genetics in a comprehensive yet concise integrated format. Fully updated with improved layout, the first part of this volume provides the essential concepts of cell biology and molecular genetics in a memorable, easy-to-understand format. Complex information is provided succinctly and is accompanied by a full artwork programme thereby giving ready access to an often challenging subject. A full discussion of tools in molecular medicine, genetic disease and principles of medical genetics in the second part of the volume adds relevance to the underlying concepts for the clinical environment.Additional new features include Learning Objectives at the start of each chapter, improved Hints and Tips boxes, Clinical Application boxes, and the book also features an extensive self-assessment section of multiple-choice, extended-matching and short-answer essay questions for the reader to determine gaps in knowledge and prepare for exams. ... Read more

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With the advent of genetic engineering and mapping of the human genome, public awareness concerning the contributions that genetic disorders make to illness or death has increased significantly. The fields of human and medical genetics have continued to expand and offer new ways of understanding, preventing, and managing patients with genetic disorders. At the core of the genetic approach are the ideas of anticipation and prevention, which are essential for modern medical practice.

Clinical Genetics: A Short Course explains the importance of being able to anticipate disease based on individual characteristics or a family history, and then providing the necessary measures to forestall further complications. Each informative chapter commences with a case presentation and an explanation of medical terms. As the book progresses and new concepts are introduced, each case is updated. Clinical Genetics clarifies that, although individual genetic disease may be rare, it is an inescapable part of medicine.

Text contains:
* Both basic principles and differential diagnosis and management
* Case-oriented problems, including answers and solutions
* Over 300 illustrations to clarify clinical cases
* Actual patient material
* Glossary of genetic and medical terminology

Clinical Genetics: A Short Course emphasizes clinical, rather than traditional human genetics, and is a vital resource for medical, clinical, and human geneticists, as well as other health care professionals. ... Read more

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a great text for medical students
I like the book tremendously.--John Carey, University of Utah Health Science Center ... Read more

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This textbook offers teachers a one-semester course in molecular genetics for use by life science majors (microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology or biology) or pre-med students. The book is the syllabus for a course in molecular gentics given by the author at the University of California at Los Angeles, USA, for several years. It adopts a case-study approach, based on analysis of classic and recent papers and discussion of the lives of the principal investigators concerned. The book contains introductory essays which review the key concept in each course unit, over 180 questions and answers which test factual knowledge derived from each unit, and over 140 problems, including scenarios from history, mythology, films and television, which test students' abilities to apply molecular genetic concepts. Solutions and strategies for working out these problems are provided in the companion book, "Solutions Manual and Workbook". ... Read more

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University of California, Los Angeles. Introduction to bacterial genetics, including laboratory methods, for advanced students and beginning researchers. Handbook with plastic spiral-bound laboratory manual. ... Read more

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Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-403-4 ... Read more

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The fruit fly drosophila melanogaster serves as the classic model for the demonstration of the basic phenomena of genetics. With its easily recognizable genetic markers it is also ideally suited as a test organism for screening newly developed substances for toxicity and mutagenicity. The practical course manual on drosophila includes all experiments on formal genetics which can be carried out without expensive equipment. The experiments are described in enough details that teachers and students with little previous experience in drosophila techniques can complete them successfully. A results and answers section helps students to control their experiments and guides them through scientific reasoning. Routine laboratory procedures can be established following this manual and it serves as a prerequisite to perform more sophisticated experiments including techniques of molecular genetics. ... Read more

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Don't panic! "Crash Course" is here-that perfect set of lecture notes which no student ever really has the time to compile. These books deliver all of the information needed to get through a course or prepare for exams. Clear text covers the essential concepts of each discipline or specialty; learning features expedite mastery of the material; and review questions let readers assess their knowledge. With basic science books written by current medical students under faculty supervision, and clinical titles that pair senior specialists with doctors who have only recently begun training in the relevant field, Crash Course titles are designed to ideally meet the needs of today's medical students. Plus each of these titles includes complimentary access to www.studentconsult.com - where you'll find the full text of the book online...Integration Links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles...and much more!

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Univ. of Arizona, Tucson. Manual provides techniques used by yeast geneticists. Focuses exclusively on the baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Includes media, preservation, mapping, grids, and strains. For the student. Softcover. ... Read more

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basic yeast genetic technique lab-book
Planning to start working with budding yeast, or going to give a lab course on genetics? This is a good place to start.This lab book brings the most basic techniques in yeast genetics, including gene knockout, gene replacement, transformations, mutagenesis, some biochemical assays, preparation of media (and more). This book is well organised and helps to build the correct schedule for your experiments, including all the materials needed. Even for the more experts this might help as a quick reference book. ... Read more

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Yeast is an ideal eukaryotic microorganism forbiochemical and genetic studies, particularly since its completegenome sequence became available.The Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryYeast Genetics Course has kept pace with the field over the last 30years, combining essential standard methods with the latesttechnologies, and its course manual has followed suit.In the new2000 edition, most of the experiments have been revised and severalnew experiments and techniques have been added, including the 2-hybridsystem, PCR-based methods, and isolation of chromatin. This manualremains a primary source for newcomers to the field as well as theestablished investigator, providing complete, detailed protocols andtechniques of proven robustness. ... Read more