Essentials of Genetics

Essentials of Genetics

For all introductory genetics courses.   Focus on essential genetic topics and explore the latest breakthroughs Known for its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and practical applications, the bestselling Essentials of Genetics strengthens problem-solving skills and explores the essential genetics topics that today?s students need to understand. The 10th Edition has been extensively updated to provide comprehensive coverage of important, emerging topics such as CRISPR-Cas, epigenetics, and genetic testing. Additionally, a new Special Topic chapter covers Advances in Neurogenetics with a focus on Huntington Disease, and new essays on Genetics, Ethics, and Society emphasize ethical considerations that genetics is bringing into everyday life. The accompanying Mastering Genetics online platform includes new tutorials on topics such as CRISPR-Cas and epigenetics, and new Dynamic Study Modules, which support student learning of key concepts and prepare them for class.   Also available as a Pearson eText or packaged with Mastering Genetics: Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class ? motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. If your instructor has assigned Pearson eText as your main course material, search for: 0135588847 / 9780135588840 Pearson eText Essentials of Genetics — Access Card, 10/eOR0135588782 / 9780135588789 Pearson eText Essentials of Genetics — Instant Access, 10/e Also available with Mastering Genetics By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, Mastering personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student.Mastering Genetics allows students to develop problem-solving skills, learn from tutorials on key genetics concepts, and gain a better understanding of emerging topics.    If you would like to purchase both the physical text and Mastering Genetics, search for:   0135173604 / 9780135173602 Essentials of Genetics Plus Mastering Genetics — Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134898419 / 9780134898414 Essentials of Genetics 0135188687 / 9780135188682 Mastering Genetics with Pearson eText — ValuePack Access Card — for Essentials of Genetics Note: You are purchasing a standalone book; Pearson eText and Mastering A&P do not come packaged with this content. Students, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

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The man is William S. Klug. He was the Chair of the Biology Department at The College of New Jersey for 17 years. He obtained his B.A. degree in Biology from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Prior to coming to The College of New Jersey, he was on the faculty of Wabash College, where he taught genetics, as well as general biology and electron microscopy. His research interests include ultrastructural and genetic studies of development. The fruit fly. A model system. He has taught the genetics course to undergraduate biology majors for over four decades. The first annual teaching award at The College of New Jersey was given to a faculty member who most challenges students to achieve high standards. In 2004, he was nominated for the Educator of the Year by the Research and Development Council of New Jersey, after he received the Outstanding Professor Award. Dr. Klug can sometimes be found paddling in the Gulf of Mexico or in Maine, when he isn’t revising one of his textbooks, immersed in the literature of genetics, or trying to avoid double bogies.

Michael R. He is a Research Professor in the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Physical Sciences at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago for more than 25 years. He served on the faculties of both universities. From St. Mary?s College in Minnesota, he received his B.A. and M.S. He has written textbooks about human genetics and general biology. His research focuses on the organization and mapping of the human acrocentric chromosomes. He teaches courses in genetics at the undergraduate level and has received many awards for teaching excellence. Dr. Cummings can be found fishing far offshore for the one that got away.

Charlotte A. Spencer. He was an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University ofAlberta. She was a faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta. She received her degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Alberta. Her research interests are related to the regulation of genes in cancer cells, cells that are HIV positive, and cells that traverse the cell cycle. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses. She wrote booklets in the hall. Exploring biology. The series. Dr. Spencer enjoys the peace and quiet of a remote Island off the west coast of British Columbia when she isn’t writing and editing genetics textbooks.

Palladino is the son of Michael A. Palladino. He was the Dean of the School of Science and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies at the time. He received his degrees from The College of New Jersey and the University of Virginia. He directed a laboratory of undergraduate student researchers supported by external funding for more than 15 years. He and his students studied genes and mechanisms involved in innate immunity of male reproductive organs. He has taught a wide range of courses. He has received several awards for his research and teaching, including the Young Andrologist Award of the American Society of Andrology. He is a co-author of the textbook. There is an introduction to Biotechnology. . He was the Series Editor. There are special topics in biology. The first booklet in the series was written by the author. Understanding the human genome project . While away from the university or authoring textbooks, Dr. Palladino can often be found playing soccer or attempting to catch fish in freshwater or saltwater.

Darrell J. He is an Associate Professor at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Connecticut and later worked as a research technician at Rockefeller University in New York. He received his training at the University of Colorado?Boulder in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology after earning his PhD in Developmental Genetics from New York University. At the College of New Jersey, he was an assistant professor of biology. He received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation for his research on the genetics of animal development. He and his research assistants are looking at the genetics of nervous system development. C. It’s not like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it’s like it The worm. And. The fruit fly. As models. He teaches undergraduate courses in genetics, stem cell biology, and developmental neurobiology. While away from the classroom and research lab, Dr. Killian can often be found on two wheels exploring trails in the San Isabel National Forest.

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