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If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals?

In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeder's understanding.
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Customer Reviews (13)

A must have for any breeder of purebred dogs
I can not praise this book enough for its quality and quanitity of useful and accurate information. It is a difficult text book to get through if youhave little background in some of the basics of science such a introductory genetics but the material and thoughts that the author puts forth are excellent. Every breeder should have a copy of this book on their shelf.

Perfect resource
This is a perfect resource for the serious breeder who wants more knowledge about genetic problems in their specific breed. I keep lending my copies out and this is another replacement copy. Invaluable!

Invaluable!
Great reference book.It deserves a place on every breeder's bookshelf.

The sections on genetics, pedigress, test matings etc are well written and easy to understand.There are practice questions at the end of each chapter (plus answers), reinforcing the material.The questions also teach how to apply the tables and charts.

There are numerous charts and tables that take the harder math out of genetic calculations.Included is a list of diseases by breed.

Control of Canine Genetic Diseases (Howell Reference Books)
I was advised by a breeder to get this book if I was interesting in breeding in the future.

As there is such a small gene pool here in Australia, I felt that I needed to get as much information as possible about possible genetic diseases and if they can be bred out.

Whilest I have not really started to read this book as yet, will start soon, I have been told that it is fantastic for new people who are looking to enter the breeding ring.

Every breeder should read this book
This is the kind of book tha every breeder should have! Not only by clear way he puts how to track and understand genetic diseases, but by his proposes about Open Registries. ... Read more

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  Known for its focus on concepts and problem-solving, this best-selling book has been extensively updated with new coverage of genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics and more. Concepts of Genetics, 9/e is written in a clear and accessible style for readers.   

Introduction to Genetics, Mitosis and Meiosis, Mendelian Genetics, Extensions of Mendelian Ratios, Chromosome Mapping in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes, Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Chromosome Number and Arrangement, Extranuclear Inheritance, DNA Structure and Analysis, DNA Replication and Recombination, DNA Organization in Chromosomes,  Recombinant DNATechnology and Gene Cloning, The Genetic Code and Transcription, Translation and Proteins, Gene Mutation and DNA Repair, Regulation of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Developmental Genetics of Model Organisms, Cancer and Regulation of the Cell Cycle,  Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics,  Genome Dynamics: Transposons, Immunogenetics, and Eukaryotic Viruses, Genomic Analysis--Dissection of Gene Function,  Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology,  Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Traits, Genetics and Behavior, Population Genetics, Evolutionary Genetics, Conservation Genetics. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

Customer Reviews (6)

fast shipping, item as described
received the item very quickly (<1 week with standard shipping) and in very good condition.

Concepts of Genetics
I purchased this textbook for my genetics class at the University of Illinois. I was very impressed with the condition of the book and the speed at which it was shipped. I liked how the seller was very detailed about the condition of the used book and how the seller even added an extra study guide to the book. Thank you Amazon for giving me quality books for the cheapest prices.

This book needs a lot of work :-(
I had to use this book (9th edition) for my genetics class.It's an interesting an easy read but does not cover the mathematics behind genetics very well.If you are looking for the "big picture," then this text will probably help.However, if you need a text to help you understand the specifics and math behind genetics problems, then search elsewhere.Like some of the other reviewers have mentioned, the web site is totally useless, and this book is going to need a lot of editing before it is up to par with other genetics texts.

Don't buy new
I bought this book new after hearing about the included web page. One of my classes in the previous semester had a similar set-up, and I found it very useful. However, this webpage is a rip-off. The flash cards and the glossary functions don't work, making the website pretty much useless. The book is also riddled with typos and poor formatting. If you need it for a class, buy it used, but if you don't, don't buy it at all.

Intro Genetics
Book was good for reviewing notes from class, but wouldn't suggest it if you are not taking a class along side it. ... Read more

Product Description
This is one of the only books to provide a complete and coherent review of the theory of genetic programming (GP). In doing so, it provides a coherent consolidation of recent work on the theoretical foundations of GP. A concise introduction to GP and genetic algorithms (GA) is followed by a discussion of fitness landscapes and other theoretical approaches to natural and artificial evolution. Having surveyed early approaches to GP theory it presents new exact schema analysis, showing that it applies to GP as well as to the simpler GAs. New results on the potentially infinite number of possible programs are followed by two chapters applying these new techniques. ... Read more

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specialised maths treatment of GP
This book can be usefully read along with a companion text by the same publisher - "Introduction to Evolutionary Computing". Langdon and Poli provide a focused look, on the specifics of genetic programming. The maths treatment here is significantly more involved than the other book.

Foundations starts with what I suppose in this field is an obligatory section on the concept of a fitness landscape. A very useful metaphor of what you'll be attempting to do, as a researcher. However, the authors carefully point out the limitations of this idea. Notably that some spaces might have no natural metric.

The book then rapidly goes into the ideas of GP schemas and hyperschemas. Accompanied by a nice theoretical analysis of key performance goals like the rate of convergence in the GP search space. A solid offering to the GP researcher.

A survey of what was new in 2002
This book was published in 2002 to provide a survey of the direction research had taken in the field of Genetic Programming. There is an explanation of what genetic programming is and how it is different from genetic algorithms in chapter 1(GP is a "generalization" of GA). Chapter 2 discusses the problems with the fitness landscape. Chapter 3 - 6 discusses various schema theory approaches and proofs. Chapter 6 has a great explanation of effective fitness.

There are numerous theorems and proofs in the book. There are informative examples of the max problem and the artificial ant (Santa Fe Trail) problems. Chapter 11 is about how GP convergences are a tricky matter and how subtrees can hide interesting incidences of convergence.

This is not an introductory text, it is intended for graduate level or higher readers. There is much theoretical work here and a limited background in this area will result in limited understanding of the material.

The modern revolution
Currently working as an undergraduate student in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a Computer Science major I'm an intrigued by Genetic Programming alongside all motives of this in-depth field. I found this book to be a modest account of what is new and theoretical within this field. Expressing advanced features with a short introduction; this book is profoundly for somebody with somewhat of a background. A recommended start in the computer evolutionary field is:
An Introduction to Genetic Algorithms [1996], by Melanie Mitchell.

Exciting New Developments in EC Theory
Langdon and Poli are both internationally recognized experts in Evolutionary Computation (EC) and, in particular, Genetic Programming. They have both contributed extensively to the theoretical "foundations" of GP and hence may speak with no small degree of authority about GP theory. As a physicist working in EC I like the balance that the authors have struck between mathematical rigor and understandable intuition. The book is not as rigorous as Vose's well known GA book. However, it is much easier to read. Neither does it take the "engineering" rule of thumb approach, as does Goldberg's book for instance. It covers very well recent important developments in the theory of GP and in that sense makes very good reading for anyone with a serious interest in EC theory. It is not for the novice, even though technically it is not a difficult book. It is really a research monograph and not a textbook. In that sense the title is a little bit misplaced. With the exciting direction the authors are pointing in I believe that in five years time another book of the same title should truly be able to lay out what are the foundations of GP theory and also show the theoretical unity that exists between the different branches of EC.

Good introduction to GP theory
Langdon and Poli do a fantastic job of summarizing the major theoretical results of genetic programming. The first chapter gives a quick and clear introduction to genetic programming. They continue with a comprehensive summary of previous research in schema theory, and then they present their exciting theoretical results. Their description of an exact schema theorem (microscopic and macroscopic) for GP is a bit dense, but they provide a good discussion of how to interpret these results. As a whole, this book is generally easy to follow, even with little prior exposure to genetic programming. Of course, this book is not intended to be a general introduction to genetic programming (one of John Koza's books would be more appropriate), but instead it is intended to present some of the theoretical foundations of the field. ... Read more

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Equine Color Genetics, Third Edition, presents the most recent advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules. The book provides valuable information that enables breeders to tailor their breeding programs to maximize desired color outcomes and minimize undesired color. The text bridges the gap between the scientific and lay communities without ignoring the intricate and complex issues involved in horse and donkey color genetics. This new edition presents more explicit and detailed explanations than were previously possible, including a more extensive Appaloosa section. The section on donkey colors includes the results of studies in the genetic control of color in this species, which will greatly assist donkey breeders as they tailor breeding programs to their own goals. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

Offers discussions of horse and donkey colors, details of their identification, and their genetic control
The third edition of D. Phillip Sponenberg's EQUINE COLOR GENETICS offers discussions of horse and donkey colors, details of their identification, and their genetic control. The latest advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys and mules provides a blend of science and owner's guide and provides vets and equine breeders with many specifics including discussions of five new colors. Practicing vets will find these key references.

Good book!
This is an excellent text book but I was disappointed when I purchased the 3rd Edition and it didn't have much more content for the high price of the new edition.If you already have one of these books then save your money and wait for later editions as advancement in color genetics information is crazy right now.If you're looking to buy this book for the first time I'd look for the 2nd Edition at a better price.

Excellent Information
Very informative book and relatively easy to understand considering I am a new breeder.Great photos with examples of colour/patterns etc.

good- but not worth the price
I found this book to be very useful, but definitly not $60 worth useful.In all honesty, I have found more information in my 'Equine Genetics & Selection Procedures', which is roughly five times the girth and I managed to nab that for $8.While this book is more up-to-date, and the pictures were extensive in what they covered, it just doesn't have enough to warrant the cost.Maybe if there were more pictures (there's only one chapter of photos) or they were larger (there's three per page), or if the actual probablility of the color (Punnet Square) were covered more fully....but it's not worth $60 as is.I consider it to be a waste of my money.

Equine Color Genetics
This is an excellent book for those that are interested in coat color genetics for horses, and donkeys.It is a great book to follow up on after reading Sponenberg's first book "Horse Color", which I recomend reading if your new horses or genetics.
This book presents genetics, and explains them so anyone can understand the intricate, and complex issues involved.
And to think it all started when I got into breeding Paint Horses I found thier coat markings to be very interesting. And little was known then except for the basic Paint patterns when I started.This book puts a whole new light on it all. It's a must read book.
I read both these books over and over again.And I refer to these books a lot.I would highly recomend them.
Sponenberg also works with Rare breeds of Livestock.

Horse Color
Equine Color Genetics
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Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, ninth edition, is a non-science major’s human genetics text that clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since completion of the human genome project. Meticulously updated, focused on concepts, and rich with personal stories from people whose lives are dramatically affected by the principles being discussed, Human Genetics is a textbook that will prepare the next generation of citizens for the decisions that lie ahead.

Customer Reviews (14)

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Book arrived at my house promptly and was in terrific condition, I could barely tell it was used.

great
ya this is my biology book the reason why i bought it its because it was cheaper. But ya its a good text book

human genetics review
The book was in great condition; the only problem was that it had a funny smell to it along with a fingernail in between two pages. Other than that, it's still readable material with all the pages attached!

Same material as US edition?
I have never used an international edition before. Can anyone reassure me that this version has the same material and organization/paging as the US edition? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Reached me on the first day of class
The book reached me on the first day of class and was basically as describe. It was more than usable for class. ... Read more

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Key Benefit:

Known for its focus on problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and practical applications, this best-seller is 32 pages shorter than its previous edition. New features of the Seventh Edition include new “Exploring Genomics” exercises for selected chapters, in-chapter summaries that follow concept introductions for efficient review, engaging case studies in each chapter, an expanded Companion Website with myeBook, and a new chapter on Behavioral Genetics.

Key Topics: Introduction to Genetics, Mitosis and Meiosis, Mendelian Genetics, Modifications of Mendelian Ratios, Sex Determination and Sex Chromosomes, Chromosome Mutations: Variation in Number and Arrangement, Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis and Mapping in Bacteria and Phage, DNA Structure and Analysis, DNA Replication and Recombination, Chromosome Structure and DNA Sequence Organization, The Genetic Code and Transcription, Translation and Proteins, Gene Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable, Regulation of Genetic Expression, Cancer and the Regulation of the Cell Cycle, Recombinant DNA Technology and Gene Cloning, Genomics and Proteomics, Applications and Ethics of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Developmental Genetics, Genetics and Behavior, Quantitative Genetics, Population and Evolutionary Genetics, Conservation Genetics

Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

Customer Reviews (7)

Incorrect Teachings...
I would not recommend this book to ANYBODY!!! It's VERY confusing and doesn't explain concepts well (i.e. the "fork method"). I may be wrong, but the majority of people who teach the chapter of Mendelian genetics that deals with assigning letters to dominant and recessive traits teach that the alleles are assigned according to the DOMINANT trait (e.g. rough is dominant to smooth: RR (rough) or rr (smooth) NOT SS or ss!!)...I don't know...maybe I missed something, but I just think this is wrong in SOOOO many ways.... NO ONE should invest in this confusing, erroneous book...

Confused
Seller sent the 6th Edition, but it doesn't look like the picture and it's the international edition. I don't think I would have bought the item if I knew it weren't the one being advertised.

Book for school
The over all time to get the book was good and the condition was good. Just like in the the message said when I went to buy it.

Essentials of Genetics (6th Edition)
This is for people that want to learn the basics of genetics. It is a simple book with illustrations that you can find in any genetics book that has pictures. The written material is the same drab of any genetics book. Only buy this if you need it for a class. If you are getting it for a light read, get an older edition and save some money. YOu will get the same material that way.

P-S nonsense
PLEASE tell somebody to eliminate the "-P-S-" abbreviation! (Fig. 9-12B, p. 201)
For years, I am fighting this imbecile representation of phosphate-sugar chain that persists in many, many textbooks, including Klug et al.

Nobody should abbreviate sugar as S (especially after Hershey-Chase experiment explained a bit earlier). Ask the Chemistry department!
"P" for phosphate is bad enough as well; so many students do not know the difference between phosphate and phosphorus!

Also, on Fig. 10-8 deoxyriboses have two strange features:
(a) they seem to miss C5' atom completely; (b) if P here is phosphate (-PO4), as I hope, then what is an extra oxygen doing here? Or "P" on Fig. 10-8 is different P from that on Fig. 9-10? ... Read more

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In Mapping Fate, Alice Wexler tells the story of a family at risk for a hereditary, incurable, fatal disorder: Huntington's disease, once called Huntington's chorea. That her mother died of the disease, that her own chance of inheriting it was fifty-fifty, that her sister and father directed much of the extraordinary biomedical research to find the gene and a cure, make Wexler's story both astonishingly intimate and scientifically compelling.Alice Wexler's graceful and eloquent account goes beyond the specifics of Huntington's disease to explore the dynamics of family secrets, of living at risk, and the drama and limits of biomedical research. Mapping Fate will be a touchstone for anyone with questions about genetic illness and the possibilites and perils of genetic testing. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

A Search for the Genetic Marker for Huntington's Disease
This is a mesmerizing and well-written book by a woman whose
family has a history of Huntingon's Disease. This disease is
deadly and kills in a slow and very tortuous manner.She be-
comes very involved in finding the genetic marker for this
disease.

How she views her family, her final decision not to take the
test to see if she carries the Huntington's gene, and the
emotional impact of carrying her fear is both poignant and
disturbing.She sure can write.

WOW.Captures & holds me throughout.
Beautiful book.This book brings to life the science of Huntington's, as well as the personal dilemmas surrounding genetic testing, as written by one of the pioneers of this test.I also recommend Time, Love, Memory: A Great Biologist and His Quest for the Origins of Behavior to anyone who enjoys this book for the scientific, biographical aspect.

Lots of Info
Wexler tells an incredible story of both the personal and medical aspects of HD.She takes the time to explain the important biological and genetic background, while not overwhelming you with useless facts.She does a wonderful job explaining the pain of having a family member with HD, while not soley focusing on their struggles.I learned a lot about HD through this book, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the disease and its biological basis.

Very interesting
I felt Mapping Fate was a very informative and interesting book about Huntington's disease and genetic testing.I highly recommend it for anyone with Huntington's disease risk in their family.Also, very useful for anyone interested in genetics and genetic testing.

Interesting and well written
This book is just as other reviewers have said-- a heartbreaking but fascinating tale about two sisters' response when a devastating disease crops up in their family.But it's not a depressing, downer of a read.The two sisters deal with the future possibility of their own disease diagnosis in different ways but both have many lessons to teach all of us facing something difficult (and who doesn't at some point).And the story-within-a-story about the search for the Huntington's gene is a really candid and interesting look at the world of important scientific research.It's just a good read. ... Read more

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Key Benefit:

A supplement for any genetics book, this guide gives readers thorough instruction and practice for solving genetics problems. Using callout comments, the author walks readerse through the process of breaking down word problems by dissecting each sentence. At each significant point in the statement of a problem, readers learn to evaluate the given data, think about how it fits into the larger picture, and analyze relationships that lead to a potential solution. Currently, How to Solve Genetics Problems can be packaged with Pearson genetics books for a special value package price.

Key Topics:

Chromosome Mechanics - Mitosis and Meiosis, Transmission genetics, Linkage and Mapping, Molecular biology: DNA,

Molecular biology: Proteins, Transcription, Translation, and Mutation, Genetic regulation: Prokaryotes,Population genetics and Evolution

Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

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average
This book is my teacher suggested. I think it's okay. It's good to practice and train your brain. For my class...it's help only about 20% ... Read more

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The first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource

As genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource not only helps readers further develop their abilities to gather relevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them in surpassing their usual role by truly understanding patient situations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice, providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed, autonomous decisions.

Edited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of a genetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and a nurse/bioethicist/family social scientist, this authoritative reference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional development and training issues of genetic counselors.

• Provides a process view of genetic counselor service provision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counseling outcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patient characteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills)

• Includes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skills

• Draws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authors

• Features numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice

Genetic Counseling Practice addresses issues relevant to practicing genetic counselors as well as students of genetic counseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers, and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients and families; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field; and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource. ... Read more

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Key Benefit:

A supplement for any genetics book, this guide gives readers thorough instruction and practice for solving genetics problems. Using callout comments, the author walks readerse through the process of breaking down word problems by dissecting each sentence. At each significant point in the statement of a problem, readers learn to evaluate the given data, think about how it fits into the larger picture, and analyze relationships that lead to a potential solution. Currently, How to Solve Genetics Problems can be packaged with Pearson genetics books for a special value package price.

Key Topics:

Chromosome Mechanics - Mitosis and Meiosis, Transmission genetics, Linkage and Mapping, Molecular biology: DNA,

Molecular biology: Proteins, Transcription, Translation, and Mutation, Genetic regulation: Prokaryotes,Population genetics and Evolution

Market: Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

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average
This book is my teacher suggested. I think it's okay. It's good to practice and train your brain. For my class...it's help only about 20% ... Read more

Product Description
The first advanced-level genetics counseling skills resource

As genetic medicine and testing continue to expand, so the role of the genetic counselor is transforming and evolving. Genetic Counseling Practice: Advanced Concepts and Skills is the first text to address ways that genetic counselors can deepen their skills to meet expanding practice demands. This timely resource not only helps readers further develop their abilities to gather relevant data and interpret it for patients, it also aids them in surpassing their usual role by truly understanding patient situations, incorporating patient values into clinical practice, providing in-depth support, and facilitating thoroughly informed, autonomous decisions.

Edited by an expert cross-disciplinary team consisting of a genetic counseling program director, a licensed psychologist, and a nurse/bioethicist/family social scientist, this authoritative reference provides specific and detailed instruction in addressing psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling practice and professional development and training issues of genetic counselors.

• Provides a process view of genetic counselor service provision; i.e., skills that promote desired genetic counseling outcomes are emphasized (such as relationship skills, patient characteristics, client behaviors, and extra-clinical skills)

• Includes experiential activities in every chapter to help readers apply concepts and skills

• Draws on the experience of widely recognized experts in genetic counseling theory, practice, and research, who serve as chapter authors

• Features numerous specific, real-life examples from clinical practice

Genetic Counseling Practice addresses issues relevant to practicing genetic counselors as well as students of genetic counseling programs. In addition, oncology nurses, social workers, and psychologists working with genetic counseling patients and families; medical geneticists and physicians training in the field; and physician assistants will also benefit from this resource. ... Read more

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"This is an absolutely superb book!I have been recommending it enthusiastically to professional colleagues, graduate students, and even the occasional highly motivated undergraduate student ever since it was published last year, and the response to the book has been overwhelmingly positive.Not only is the book unique in terms of topical coverage, but it is also extremely well executed.In fact, it is one of the best textbooks on any subject that I have read.It belongs on the shelves of everyone interested in the genetic aspects of human evolution.There is also much of value in it for paleoanthropologists, historical linguists, archaeologists, and human biologists (biological anthropologists), as well as for geneticists with various complementary specialties and interests.

… The text is clearly written, and the illustrations are excellent.The boxed supplementary text is especially informative, whether just explanatory information or an opinion piece by an outside expert.There is a real richness to the mtDNA and Y-chromosome data presented in a phyolgenetic/phylogeographic framework in the three chapters on prehistoric range expansion and global colonization.Students have found chapters 3-6 (about genome diversity) quite helpful and have deemed the text’s brief excursions into the realm of mathematics to be effectively presented and not overly technical.Appropriate Web sites are mentioned throughout the book, to foster independent research.I must confess that I learned something new (and important) from every chapter in the book!

… This new compendium emphasizes the enormous explosion in knowledge derived from human haploid systems and molecular genetic markers, and, as such, it is a most worthy successor.It should quickly become the book to consult for genetic information pertinent to the evolution of our species.To the authors, I offer both a sincere thank you and a hearty congratulations for a job well done!"

American Journal of Human Genetics, 76:0, 2005 ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Great book
You dont need to know technical Biology terms to enjoy it. Its a great book to enjoy, so I wont spoil the content.

for Kindle Ed.
This is my 1st Kindle product and I am using the PC client and not the hardware. Actually this is a textbook for my next U. quarter.

I am happy to get this book so quickly and not having to wait for a hard copy to be shipped. The discounted price from the $100 list price is OK too!

However, limitations of the format is not being able to cut and past, and not being able to print pages etc.

Evolutionary Genetics
I found this book a little difficult to read and somewhat abstract in it's order and presentation.

good so far
Not quite finished with it yet, but it's good so far. For bio majors taking an upper level Anthropology class, a lot of it is just a refresher. I think the authors are British too, some of the english is a bit different.

A great book all around
I ordered this book when I first began my research using DNA markers. I found it very easy to read and highly informative, even beyond my own interests.It's a great reference to have around and a must read for anyone working in the field of human genetics, both from a clinical or academic perspective. Its organization lends it suitable for a good textbook in an advanced evolutionary genetics course as well. ... Read more

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Dr. Richard Olree believes that the key to the biological role of all trace minerals has been available to science for decades, but nobody realized it. Will his Standard Genetic Code Chart prove to be the Rosetta Stone of trace nutrients? Through sequencing the amino acids in the process of constructing proteins, Olree has traced all the elements to their participatory function in the life process. In this cutting-edge book, the connection is made between the physical, chemical and biological aspects of minerals and subatomic particles in the life process, and assignment is made of the specific mineral that governs each entry in the genetic code. This knowledge, based on peer-reviewed medical literature as well as research by forgotten innovators, suggests an end to the tyranny of pharmaceuticals. Each of the 64 sequences (or "codons") in the Standard Genetic Chart is discussed with an overlay of the mineral involved — its absence leading to degenerative disease; its presence ensuring that health is maintained. Dr Olree's genetic mineral chart overlaps the 64 codons that are now a part of "settled" science. This innovative book reveals a unique roadmap overlaying the body's deepest genetic need for specific minerals, classical chiropractic conditions, acupuncture meridians, and deficiency and disease indicators. ... Read more

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You can't help thinking this is important info, but....
I bought this book and find myself referring to it on a regular basis, but to be honest, I feel like I'm still trying to make sense of it. It really does feel like it's written in another language. I find myself re-reading sentences over and over again wishing that the author would just state the facts clearly and simply, instead of rambling on and running topics together.

Sad, but I still can't figure out if what Olree has proposed is that a mineral must be present in large enough quantity before it's associated amino acid can be constructed. So does that mean that we can discard the theory of there being "essential" amino acids that the body can't manufacture (that have to be sourced from food)?

I haven't quite figured out how the I Ching fits in, but I'm not bothered by the association.In fact, I've seen other sources that map amino acids to the Tree of Life in Kabbalah, and find that fascinating.

Great start, then disappointment.
This book started off with great promise. There is some shocking info about fluoride and other subjects, and a lot of the opening material is very interesting. However, once getting into the meat of the book, I found it completely unintelligible. Perhaps it's true that he's talking about the secrets of minerals and genes, but the author was certainly unable to reveal the secrets to me. I simply could not decipher what he is saying, and couldn't learn anything practical. A dissapointment after the great beginning.

Minerals for the Genetic Code
This is another book my son requested as a gift. He is an organic farmer; I know nothing about it, but he had a borrowed copy, was very happy to have his own as a valuable reference book,and I was happy to find it. Not in any bookstores that I could find!
A Biodynamic Farm

A must read for alternative health practitioners!
Walters is not the best writer I've ever encountered. The first half of the book is a rambling and frustratingly vertiginous conglomeration of history and anecdotes. However, don't let that scare you off! Dr. Orlee is brilliant and the information about the connection between DNA, the spine, minerals and amino acids is invaluable. Putting Orlee's chart into action has taken many of our clients to a whole new level of health!
If you are a holistic health practitioner or just a knowledgable health buff, this book is a MUST read.

Fascinating
I just love this book.I've gotten so much from just the tidbits in this one, and using the Genetic Code itself as a reference.I refer to it again and again, and so enjoy the author's way of sharing his info.I realize this subject of minerals is a key to many health issues, even the ones of "unknown origen". ... Read more

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In response to many requests, the Third Edition of A Primer of Population Genetics has been dramatically shortened and streamlined for greater accessibility. Designed primarily for undergraduates, it will also serve for graduate students and professionals in biology and other sciences who desire a concise but comprehensive overview of the field with a primary focus on the integration of experimental results with theory. The abundance of experimental data generated by the use of molecular methods to study genetic polymorphisms sparked a transformation in the field of population genetics. Present in virtually all organisms, molecular polymorphisms allow populations to be studied without regard to species or habitat, and without the need for controlled crosses, mutant genes, or for any prior genetic studies. Thus a familiarity with population genetics has become essential for any biologist whose work is at the population level. These fields include evolution, ecology, systematics, plant breeding, animal breeding, conservation and wildlife management, human genetics, and anthropology. Population genetics seeks to understand the causes of genetic differences within and among species, and molecular biology provides a rich repertoire of techniques for identifying these differences.The book is organized as a user's guide to population genetics.Chapter 1 starts with the basic concepts of molecular genetics and examines the principal methods by which DNA (or proteins) can be manipulated to reveal genetic polymorphisms in any population. Chapter 1 also includes the principles of population genetics underlying the organization of genetic variation in populations, with special emphasis on random mating, linkage equilibrium and disequilibrium, and inbreeding.Chapter 2 examines the evolutionary processes that can change allele frequencies, including mutation, migration and population admixture, natural selection of various types, and random genetic drift. This chapter also includes an elementary explanation of the diffusion equations as used in population genetics.Chapter 3 is the core of molecular population genetics. It includes the analysis of nucleotide polymorphism and diversity based on coalescents, patterns of change in nucleotide and amino acid sequences with special emphasis on codon usage bias and amino acid polymorphisms, inferences based on comparisons of levels of polymorphism and divergence, molecular phylogenetics, and the population dynamics of transposable elements.Chapter 4 focuses on complex traits whose expression is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors. It examines genetic effects on the components of phenotypic variation and the correlations between relatives, the evolution of quantitative traits in natural populations, and comes full circle with the use of molecular polymorphisms and candidate genes in the identification of quantitative trait loci underlying complex inheritance.As for mathematical rigor, while there are some equations, the emphasis is on explanation rather than derivation. Only elementary algebra is necessary to follow most of the material, but a familiarity with basic calculus is helpful for understanding diffusion equations, Poisson random fields, and complex threshold traits. Mathematical symbols are used consistently throughout the book, and when results from the theoretical literature are quoted, the original symbols have been changed as necessary to maintain consistency.Modern population genetics makes liberal use of acronyms-these are all defined in the text, and their interrelations and implications are discussed. For ease of reference there is a glossary of acronyms and other common abbreviations used in population genetics. ... Read more

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Good for general information
I studied population genetics as a graduate student, and decided to get this book, literally as a "primer" to the field of population genetics. I refer to it every now and then, and would recommend it for those who want to get a general and very broad overview of population genetics. As I read a lot of primary literature, I think it would have been more helpful if the book cited more references, or active research in the field. Overall, though, a very nice concise book on population genetics. It definitely serves as a primer, rather than an overall tell-all, or comprehensive tale of the field. ... Read more

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This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on Population Genomics and Genetic Issues in Introduced and Invasive Species. They continue the strong learning features for students - main points in the margin, chapter summaries, vital support with the mathematics, and further reading - and now guide the reader to software and databases. Many new references reflect the expansion of this field. With examples from mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, plants and invertebrates, this is an ideal introduction to conservation genetics for a broad audience. The text tackles the quantitative aspects of conservation genetics, and has a host of pedagogy to support students learning the numerical side of the subject. Combined with being up-to-date, its user-friendly writing style and first-class illustration programme forms a robust teaching package. ... Read more

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great gift
We bought this book for our son who is getting his masters degree in Illinois.He said it is a wonderful book and one he can refer back to time and again for information.He is paticular on his materials so I am confident of its worth to him. Thankyou ... Read more

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Could a child have two genetic mothers? Will parents someday soon be able to choose not only the physical characteristics of their children-to-be, but their personalities and talents as well? Will genetic enhancement ultimately lead to a split in the human species?

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Weak
It says in the bio the writer teaches at Princeton, but based on the writing, listless and without a compelling narrative, I can only hope the gentleman works as a subsitute teacher, rather than someone fully tenured.For a far more gripping story, both in information and narrative style, read MERCHANTS of IMMORTALITY.Science writing at it's very best!

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I received the book only a few days after I ordered it and it was in great condition. Thanks.

It was an awesome book
I find it very interesting reading. Lee Silver brought the complexities of the reprogentic labs to the grasp of the layman. It projects into the future of reproduction and it looks like the American society one day will finally come to accept cloning as an option, though expensive.

Human Genetic Engineering
I found this book exceptionally delightful. The author's views are extremely solid and he does not, through out the course of the book, waver in his judgment. I especially enjoyed his conclusion. All in all, this book is very well thought out.

A must-read for everyone!
This book is an excellent read for anyone with an interest in reproductive technologies.I submit that it is important for everyone as the issues in the book are rapidly becoming less science-fiction and more reality.Cloning and genetic selection are especially important.Both positive and negative scenarios resulting from the use of these and other technologies are presented.They may seem far-fetched at times but nonetheless possible.
I had the privilege of taking Prof. Silver's class at Princeton and listen to him lecture on this book and others on the subject, and I am so glad that I did.
Right now most people are terrified of the unknown future of cloning, genetic engineering, and other technologies.Please, read this book before making up your mind!
The best part about this book is that it does not get too bogged down in technical details.A non-scientist can read it and understand, but someone who knows more about the scientific aspects can still learn from it.There's something for everyone! ... Read more

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Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Textbook providing essential analytic tools covering gene mutation and function to gene mapping and chromosome segregation. Abundant illustrations are used to illustrate difficult genetic concepts. Suitable for advanced courses in genetic analysis. Softcover. ... Read more

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Outstanding text
This is an outstanding textbook for a course in (surprise) Advanced Genetic Analysis.As previous reviewers have indicated, it is a book any practicing geneticist should love. It describes the logic, and well as the methodologyof genetic analysis, and provides brief descriptions of various model organisms (including Arabidopsis!). Furthermore, the writing is beautiful--Hawley and Walker should be complemented for producing a genetics textbook that is both entertaining to read as well as informative.My only complaint is that it is too briefand a little uneven.Some topics are missing or are dealt with in only a few sentences (e.g. positional cloning/molecular markers, genetic analysis of natural variation, mapping tools such as RILs) and others (meiotic recombination--the author's specialty) receive a bit too much emphasis.Hopefully, these minor flaws will be corrected in a new edition.I wish I had stumbled across this text when it first came out.It would have saved me a lot of photocopying.

Excellent text for grad level genetics
This is an excellent, concise text for classical genetics. While most introductory texts like "Introduction to Genetic Analysis" is 90% molecular biology and 10% genetics, this book assumes that the reader has enough background to skip the usual obligatory exposition on DNA and translation, etc., and jumps straight to topics such as designing mutagenesis screens and epistatic analysis. This book is particularly strong in presenting genetics formalism to new students, and concepts usually glossed over in other texts (eg. dominant/recessive alleles, complementation) are explained in great detail, and possible pitfalls in experiment or interpretation are frequently discussed.
Researchers and students working on specific model organisms may find this book a little too general, but it is the perfect text for new grad students interested in genetics.

Excellent textbook for the research scientist
This is the first book I've encountered that discusses genetics from the point of view of the research scientist.I use it in my first year graduate genetics class.For instance, chapter 2 is entirely devoted to mutant hunts.Another chapter covers extragenic suppressors- even allele specific suppression.Chapter 5 covers epistasis and mosaic analysis.Alas, there is even a comprehensible discussion of LOD scores.This is all great stuff that any geneticist will love.

However, any book falls short on something.The emphasis is on non-mammalian model organisms.Thus, there is very little discussion of the use and pitfalls of dominant negatives and RNAi and no discussion of gene targeting in mice.The book would also benefit bya discussion of modern genomic methods. ... Read more

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The first book devoted exclusively to the principles and practice of genetic counseling—now in a new edition

First published in 1998, A Guide to Genetic Counseling quickly became a bestselling and widely recognized text, used nationally and internationally in genetic counseling training programs. Now in its eagerly anticipated Second Edition, it provides a thoroughly revised and comprehensive overview of genetic counseling, focusing on the components, theoretical framework, and unique approach to patient care that are the basis of this profession. The book defines the core competencies and covers the genetic counseling process from case initiation to completion—in addition to addressing global professional issues—with an emphasis on describing fundamental principles and practices.

Chapters are written by leaders in the field of genetic counseling and are organized to facilitate academic instruction and skill attainment. They provide the most up-to-date coverage of:

• The history and practice of genetic counseling

• Family history

• Interviewing

• Case preparation and management

• Psychosocial counseling

• Patient education

• Risk communication and decision-making

• Medical genetics evaluation

• Understanding genetic testing

• Medical documentation

• Multicultural counseling

• Ethical and legal issues

• Student supervision

• Genetic counseling research

• Professional development

• Genetics education and outreach

• Evolving roles and expanding opportunities

• Case examples

A Guide to Genetic Counseling, Second Edition belongs on the syllabi of all medical and human genetics and genetic counseling training programs. It is an indispensable reference for both students and healthcare professionals working with patients who have or are at risk for genetic conditions. ... Read more

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Comprehensive
As a graduating genetic counseling student, I have found this book to be highly valuable. It covers much of the practical information needed for genetic counseling, from how to run a session to psychosocial issues. It does not cover genetics, and is not meant to be that kind of text. This book is meant to be used in conjunction with genetic counseling classes and clinical training experience.

really?
Caveat: i did not read the whole book.

Based on the chapters I did read: mind-numbingly dull and pedantic; condescending to both counselor and patient.

I think it would be reasonableto write a book on genetic counseling that departs from the premise that the audience has basic social skills. ... Read more

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In this highly readable book, Doris Teichler Zallen provides a template that can guide individuals and families through the decision-making process and offers additional resources where they can gain more information. She shares interviews with genetic specialists, doctors, and researchers, as well as the personal stories of nearly 100 people who have faced genetic-testing decisions. ... Read more

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THE Best Book on the Subject
As the former editor in chief of DNA.com and the editor who launched two genetics channels on WebMD in 2000-2001 (one for consumers and one for physicians), I can say without a doubt that Virginia Tech professor Doris Zallen is my pick for the best genetic testing expert who can write for consumer audiences. She has been doing this throughout her career in simple, concise, easy to understand books (with no dumbing down). I think of this book as the Consumer Reports guide to genetic testing.

This book provides the fruits of Prof. Zallen's in-depth research interviewing 100 people who have had to make a decision about genetic testing for breast cancer, colon cancer, hemochromatosis or Alzheimer's disease. Half of the people she interviewed had a genetic counselor; half did not. You will find the results quite interesting to read.

There is no other book (and no one else who has done the research) to tell you what REAL people think, do and feel when it comes to making decisions about genetic testing.

Don't make any decisions until you have read this book! You will be glad to have it. I recommend getting a copy for yourself and getting additional copies for your family members. They will thank you for it. And we should all thank Doris for writing this much needed and very useful book.

Great info for learning about genetic testing
Dr. Zallen's latest book continues to impress me with a layman's approach to deciding on the good and bad points of genetic testing. While Dr. Zallen doesn't make the decision for you, she provides lots of clues of what can and can't work for you. I particularly enjoyed the many real-life cases she provides. The book is extremely readable and very informative. I've bought several copies to share with friends who can learn from it. ... Read more