Human Genetics: The Basics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798893641653)

Human genetics, the study of inheritance patterns in humans, draws from diverse subfields such as classical, molecular and biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, and developmental genetics. This field is essential for understanding the genetic basis of human diseases and for advancing targeted therapeutic strategies. It also provides insights into human nature and personality. Key concepts, including autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance, as well as X-linked and Y-linked traits, are fundamental to the discipline. Pedigree analysis is an important tool for tracing the inheritance of specific traits. Human genetics is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. It provides comprehensive insights into the field of human genetics. This book, with its detailed analysis and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

Author: Chuck Armstrong
ISBN-13: 9798893641653
Publisher: Callisto Reference
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2025
Pages: 267
Format: Hardcover