Genetics

Genetics: From Genes to Genomes is a cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled author team, including Nobel Prize winner, Leland Hartwell. The Third Edition continues to build upon the integration of Mendelian and molecular principles, providing students with the links between early genetics understanding and the new molecular discoveries that have changed the way the field of genetics is viewed."Tools of Genetics" boxes - These new boxes will explain, in some detail, various techniques geneticists use to look at DNA, genes, other apsects of the genome and proteins, with examples of interesting applications in biology and medicine. An Unparalled Author Team - Included in this winning team are Nobel prize-winning yeast specialist, Leland Hartwell; pioneer geneticist and physician, Leroy Hood; a leading Drosophila expert, Michael Goldberg; a leading mouse expert, Lee Silver; and a distinguished science writer, Ruth Veres. This team continues to incorporate the most up-to-date, cutting-edge research throughout the breadth of the book. Superior Illustration Program! This detailed and instructive art program includes "Feature Figures," which combine art and text in special two-page and four-page spreads that summarize the central genetic processes for students who appreciate a visual synopsis of the core ideas. Model Organism Portrait Chapters - Located on the text-specific website, these chapters have been written contributing experts in the field to reflect the most current information on each organism. Students will concentrate on the most widely used model organisms (yeast, arabadopsis (plant), C. elegans (worm), fruit fly, and mouse - to understand how the developmental mechanisms of the model organisms gives insight into human development and genomics. Fast Forward Boxes - These boxes are one of the mechanisms used to implement the integration of Mendelian and molecular genetics. This pedagogical tool helps students take a unique look at the past and how modern technology answers earlier questions. Genetics & Society Boxes - These boxes require students to critically think about the ethical and social questions arising from the application of modern genetic knowledge to issues like privacy and reproduction. New "On Our Website" Feature -- Located at the end of each chapter, this feature directs students and teachers to additional, more detailed information on specialized topics not found in the textbook. This infomration is in the form of content, references, or links for easy access. New "Internet Assignments and Exercises" offer students an interactive way to read and complete additional exercises beyond those offered in the textbook. New Information on RNAi Technology - Chapter 18, "Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes", discusses the latest on RNAi technology. Information on Network Evolution - Chapter 22, "Evolution at the Molecular Level", includes information on network evolution and comparative genome evolution. UPDATED TEXT WEBSITE! - McGraw-Hill's ARIS - Assessment, Review, and Instruction System for Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 3/e is a complete electronic homework and course management system. Instructors can create and share course materials and assignments with colleagues with a few clicks of the mouse. Instructors can edit questions and algorithms, import their own content, and create announcements and due dates for assignments. ARIS has automatic grading and reporting of easy-to-assign algorithmically generated homework, quizzing, and testing. Once a student is registered in the course, all student activity within McGraw-Hill's ARIS is automatically recorded and available to the instructor through a fully integrated grade book that can be downloaded to Excel. Contact your local McGraw-Hill Publisherżs representative for more information on getting started with ARIS. Available with the text is PowerWeb: Genetics, a password-protected website that offers professors a turnkey solution to adding the Internet to a course. It includes curriculum-based materials, weekly updates with assessment, informative and timely world news, refereed Web links, research tools, interactive exercises, and much more! Updated End-of-Chapter Problems! -- The problem sets have been significantly revised in this edition, as well as having additional problems added to provide a greater range of difficulty. Each chapter contains a variety of problem types including: Social & Ethical Issues which prompt the student to apply problem-solving skills to real-world situations that scientific breakthroughs have forced us to face as a society; Solved Problems which cover topical material with complete answers to aid the student in understanding the problem solving process; and Problems & Questions that allow students to develop their own problem solving skills. Answers to selected questions are in the back of the book. New "Systems Biology" Chapter -- This new chapter (12) provides a framework for thinking about what a biological system is and describes tools for analyzing the genes and proteins of a system, and computational tools for integrating and modeling this information to begin to explain their emergent properties.