Human Gene Evolution
Published on 27. April 2011
Book
Hardback
500 pages
978-0-12-187870-2 (ISBN)
Description
Presents the principles of human gene evolution in a concise and easy to understand fashion. Uses examples of how evolutionary processes have molded present day genes, drawn from the evolution of humans and other primates, as well as from more primitive organisms. With increasing attention in this expanding area, this review forms a timely publication of our current knowledge of this important field.
Reviews / Votes
"Professor Cooper has given us a comprehensive, authoritative, fascinating and masterful account of the evolutionary history of the human genes. Human Gene Evolution is recommended for the novice and the experienced alike." --Professor Stylianos AntonarakisMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Molecular Biologists, Geneticists
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
1100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-187870-2 (9780121878702)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Preface.
Abbreviations.
Introduction and Overview:
Structure and Function in the Human Genome.
Evolution of the Human Genome.
Evolution of Gene Structure:
Introns, Exons and Evolution.
Genes and Gene Families.
Promoters and Transcription Factors.
Pseudogenes and their Formation.
Mutational Mechanisms in Evolution:
Single Base-pair Substitutions.
Contractions and Expansions in Gene Size and Number.
Gross Gene Rearrangements.
Molecular Reconstruction of Ancient Genes/Proteins.
Indices of Human Gene Symbols used in the text.
Index.
Abbreviations.
Introduction and Overview:
Structure and Function in the Human Genome.
Evolution of the Human Genome.
Evolution of Gene Structure:
Introns, Exons and Evolution.
Genes and Gene Families.
Promoters and Transcription Factors.
Pseudogenes and their Formation.
Mutational Mechanisms in Evolution:
Single Base-pair Substitutions.
Contractions and Expansions in Gene Size and Number.
Gross Gene Rearrangements.
Molecular Reconstruction of Ancient Genes/Proteins.
Indices of Human Gene Symbols used in the text.
Index.