Introduction to Genomics

by Arthur M. Lesk

Our genome is the blueprint to our existence: it encodes all the information we need to develop from a single cell into a hugely complicated functional organism. But it is more than a static information store: our genome is a dynamic, tightly-regulated collection of genes, which switch on and off in many combinations to give the variety of cells from which our bodies are formed. But how do we identify the genes that make up our genome? How do we determine their function? And how dodifferent genes form the regulatory networks that direct the processes of life?Introduction to Genomics is a fascinating insight into what can be revealed from the study of genomes: how organisms differ or match; how different organisms evolved; how the genome is constructed and how it operates; and what our understanding of genomics means in terms of our future health and wellbeing. Covering the latest techniques that enable us to study the genome in ever-increasing detail, the book explores what the genome tells us about life at the level of the molecule, the cell, and the organism. Learning features throughout make this book the ideal teaching and learning tool: extensive end of chapter exercises and problems help the student to fully grasp the concepts being presented, while end of chapter weblems (web-based problems) and lab assignments give the student the opportunityto engage with the subject in a hands-on manner. The field of genomics is enabling us to analyze life in more detail than ever before; Introduction to Genomics is the perfect guide to this enthralling subject.Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Introduction to Genomics featuresFor lecturers: Figures from the book in electronic formatFor students: Answers to end-of-chapter exercisesGuided tour of web sites in genomicsHints to end-of-chapter problemsRotating figur

Genres: Biology, Science, Textbooks, Chemistry

420 pages, Unknown Binding

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jeremi Bibillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative glimpse and review of the developments in the field of genomics and biological systems. For anyone who has taken a college level biology course, it will not be too difficult to follow.

[Yusnaeni Yusuf · Rating 4 out of 5]

bahasa inggrisnya ribettt!!!! nge bacanya bikin kerutan di wajah jadi nambah.

[Michiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the diverse topics in omics.

[Anurag Sethi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too simplistic at times but a very good introductory textbook to the field