Advances in Genetics

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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

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