Genetics, like all scientific disciplines, is a human endeavor. Thus, the lives of geneticists - their friendships, colleagues and associations - play an important role in the historical development of the science. This book summarizes the history of genetics by reviewing the lives of the prominent and influential researchers beginning with the earliest and simplest branches of genetics (studies of inheritance and mutation) and ending with the human genome project - the pinnacle of genetics research of the 20th century.
Key selling features:
Summarizes the lives of important genetics researchers
Reviews the development of important foundational concepts
Highlights the way new technologies and methods have advanced the study of genetics
Explores the influence of genetics in other biomedical fields
Avoids simplistic chronological summary of genetics "This is the kind of book that any historian of medicine, geneticist, or
researcher should have on his/her shelf, as should any reader interested in
understanding the current trends in medicine... a book to consult as an inspiration, particularly
for young scientists, but also for seasoned researchers coping with unexpected
problems, crafting a new project, or exploring uncharted waters."
Alain Touwaide, PhD(The Huntington)
A Century of Geneticists: Mutation to Medicine
Population Genetics and Evolution. Mutation Research. Cytogenetics. Biochemical genetics. Molecular biology. Immunogenetics. Behavior Genetics. Quantitative Genetics . Human and Medical Genetics. The Human Genome Project.