Introduction to Human Genetics

Author: Yu Qixing
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This textbook is designed to meet the needs of quality education in higher education. It systematically introduces the fundamental theories, basic knowledge, and some of the latest research advancements in human genetics. The book is divided into 16 chapters, covering topics such as: how life begins from a single cell, the material basis of life and heredity, the structure of the human genome and genome mapping, human modes of inheritance and related genetic disorders, human chromosomes and chromosomal abnormalities, human sex determination, genetic issues in metabolism and development, immunogenetics and its defects, the genetic basis of tumor formation, the genetic basis of drug responses, the impact of environmental chemicals and radiation on genetics, and gene therapy. The book integrates scientific rigor, practicality, and, aiming to systematically explain the basic principles of genetics while introducing readers to various genetic phenomena or patterns encountered in daily life. Additionally, it provides an in-depth yet accessible analysis of hot topics in life sciences that are of great public interest, such as sex determination in plants, genetic engineering, gene therapy, oncogenes, and AIDS. The content is well-organized, illustrated with visuals, and highly readable, making it suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in various higher education institutions, particularly comprehensive universities, science and engineering colleges, normal universities, and medical schools. It can also be used as a reference for biology teachers in secondary schools and for enthusiasts of life sciences.