Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications (Lewis)

Grades: 9 - 12

Illuminate the principles and concepts of the science of genetics.

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Illuminate the principles and concepts of the once obscure science of genetics with Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications. This new 12th edition is updated to reflect the evolution of genetics, presenting the study of genomic variation and heredity in organisms as the basis for medical science.

Updated content empowers students with:

Learning outcomes in each chapter that guide students through content mastery.
The Big Picture which encapsulates the overall theme of each chapter.
Captivating photography and vibrant, dimensional illustrations.
High interest, highlighted content that engages students, including:
- Clinical Connections
- Bioethics
- A Glimpse of History
- Technology Timeline
- SmartBook^®, an adaptive eBook that personalizes reading content for each student.

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PART ONE: Introduction

CHAPTER 1 What is in a Human Genome?
CHAPTER 2 Cells
CHAPTER 3 Meiosis, Development, and Aging

PART TWO: Transmission Genetics

CHAPTER 4 Single-Gene Inheritance
CHAPTER 5 Beyond Mandel’s Laws
CHAPTER 6 Matters of Sex
CHAPTER 7 Multifactorial Traits
CHAPTER 8 Genetics of Behavior

PART THREE: DNA and Chromosomes

CHAPTER 9 DNA Structure and Replication
CHAPTER 10 Gene Action: From DNA to Protein
CHAPTER 11 Gene Expression and Epigenetics
CHAPTER 12 Gene Mutation
CHAPTER 13 Chromosomes

PART FOUR: Population Genetics

CHAPTER 14 Constant Allele Frequencies and DNA Forensics
CHAPTER 15 Changing Allele Frequencies
CHAPTER 16 Human Ancestry and Evolution

PART FIVE: IMMUNITY AND CANCER

CHAPTER 17 Genetics of Immunity
CHAPTER 18 Cancer Genetics and Genomics

PART SIX: DNA TECHNOLOGY

CHAPTER 19 DNA Technologies
CHAPTER 20 Genetic Testing and Treatment
CHAPTER 21 Reproductive Technologies
CHAPTER 22 Genomics

Ricki Lewis has built an eclectic career in communicating the excitement of genetics and genomics, combining skills as a geneticist and a journalist. She currently writes the popular weekly blog, DNA Science, at Public Library of Science and contributes frequent articles to Medscape Medical News and the Genetic Literacy Project. Dr. Lewis has authored or coauthored several university-level textbooks and is the author of the narrative nonfiction book, The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It, as well as an essay collection, a novel, and a short “basics” book on human genetics. She teaches an online course on “Genethics” for the Alden March Bioethics Institute of Albany Medical College and is a genetic counselor for a private medical practice. Her passion is rare genetic diseases; she writes often about affected families who are pioneering DNA-based treatments

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