Advances in Genetics
- 1st Edition, Volume 81 - February 14, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Theodore Friedmann, Jay C. Dunlap, Stephen F. Goodwin
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 7 6 7 7 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 7 8 0 3 - 1
The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. This series continually publishes im… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. This series continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines.
- Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implications
- Critically analyzes future
Molecular geneticists, clinical geneticists, neurologists, neuroscientists, molecular biologists, and biochemists
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Chapter One. A Kernel of Truth: Statistical Advances in Polygenic Variance Component Models for Complex Human Pedigrees
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 VCs Models
3 Expected Likelihood Ratio Test Statistics
4 Power and Asymptotic Relative Efficiency
5 Utility of Eigensimplification for the Polygenic Model
6 Analysis of Empirical GRKs
7 Discussion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Two. Fungal Cell Wall Organization and Biosynthesis
Abstract
1 Introduction and Overview: General Organization of the Fungal Cell Wall
2 Methods Used in Studying the Cell Wall
3 The Specific Components Found in Fungal Cell Walls
4 Well-Characterized Fungal Cell Walls
5 Conclusions: Variability in Cell Wall Components and Redundancy in Cell Wall Biosynthesis
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Three. Polycomb Group Response Elements in Drosophila and Vertebrates
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 PREs in Drosophila
3 Characteristics of PcG Target Genes in Drosophila
4 PREs in Vertebrates
5 Outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 81
- Published: February 14, 2013
- No. of pages (Hardback): 134
- No. of pages (eBook): 134
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124076778
- eBook ISBN: 9780124078031
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Theodore Friedmann
School of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, USA
Affiliations and expertise
School of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, USAJD
Jay C. Dunlap
Dr. Jay Dunlap works at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
Affiliations and expertise
The Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth, NH, USASG
Stephen F. Goodwin
Dr. Stephen Goodwin works at the University of Oxford.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Oxford, UKRead Advances in Genetics on ScienceDirect