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Biology essentials volume 029
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Bozeman Science
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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In this video lesson, Paul Andersen explains simple Mendelian genetics. He begins with a brief introduction of Gregor Mendel and his laws of segregation and independent assortment. He then presents a number of simple genetics problems along with their answers. He also explains how advances in genetic knowledge may lead to ethical and privacy concerns.--Publisher.
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Biology essentials volume 030
Publisher
Bozeman Science
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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In this video lesson, Paul Andersen explains important concepts that cannot be explained by simple Mendelian genetics. He begins with a discussion of polygenic inheritance and uses a simulation on height to show how a bell shape curve of phenotypes is produced. He then discusses the importance of linked genes and those that are found on the sex chromosome. A simple punnett square showing the inheritance of the color blind gene is included.--Publisher....
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Biology essentials volume 033
Publisher
Bozeman Science
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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In this video lesson, Paul Andersen explains how changes in the genotype of an individual can affect the phenotype. He explains how mutations can be neutral, beneficial, or harmful. He also explains how mistakes in the cell cycle can lead to disorder, sterility, or new species.--Publisher.
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Biology essentials volume 005
Publisher
Bozeman Science
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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In this video lesson, Paul Andersen describes three main characteristics of life that are conserved in all organisms on the planet. The universal genetic code, the central dogma of biology, and shared metabolic pathways give us details of the original universal ancestor. He also explains how eukaryotic cells gained complexity through infolding of the cell membrane and endosymbiosis.--Publisher.
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Biology essentials volume 003
Publisher
Bozeman Science
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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In this video lesson, Paul Andersen describes genetic drift as a mechanism for evolutionary change. A population genetics simulator is used to show the importance of large population size in neutralizing random change. The near extinction of the northern elephant is used as an example of the bottleneck effect. The high incidence of total colorblindness due to a typhoon that hit the small island of Pingelap is also included.--Publisher.
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The study of genetics has come a long way since the discovery of the structure of DNA in the 1950s. With the advent of new technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9, scientists have been able to manipulate genes in ways that were once unimaginable. The implications of these breakthroughs are far-reaching and profound, touching on everything from healthcare to agriculture to ethics."The Genetics Revolution" is a book that explores the latest developments in...
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Medical geneticists began mapping the chromosomal infrastructure piece by piece in the 1970s by focusing on what was known about individual genetic disorders. Five decades later, their infrastructure had become an edifice for prevention, allowing expectant parents to test prenatally for hundreds of disease-specific mutations using powerful genetic testing platforms. In this book, Andrew J. Hogan explores how various diseases were "made genetic" after...
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Delve into the fascinating world of "Exploring Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering," a comprehensive guide that takes readers on an illuminating journey through the intricate blueprints and scientific marvels that define life at its most fundamental level.This book offers a clear and engaging exploration of the principles of molecular biology and genetic engineering, providing readers with a profound understanding of the underlying mechanisms...
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Genetically modified crops are the crops whose genetic makeup is changed. The technology enables you to transfer the genome of one organism and allow it to be inserted to another organism. The genetic makeup of an organism specifies its characteristic features. The genetic material of all plants and animals are made of DNA which stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. DNA of the organism carries the set of instruction to produce enzymes which carry out...
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Around the country, and even the world, an increasing number of people are becoming concerned about theuse of genetically modified foods. Also known as genetically engineered foods, these crops are certainly nothingnew, but they are becoming increasingly common. The increasing use of these crops and foods, combined withincreased research, has led many consumers to question the safety of genetically engineered foods and also towonder how they may avoid...
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In "The DNA Manifesto: Charting the Course of the Genetic Revolution," author HARIKUMAR V T takes readers on a captivating journey through the rapidly evolving landscape of genetics and its profound implications for humanity. With clarity and insight, the book navigates through the complexities of DNA science, offering a compelling narrative that explores both the promises and perils of our growing understanding of genetic code.Drawing upon cutting-edge...
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It was only around 1800 that heredity began to enter debates among physicians, breeders, and naturalists. Soon thereafter it evolved into one of the most fundamental concepts of biology. Here Staffan Mller-Wille and Hans-Jrg Rheinberger offer a succinct cultural history of the scientific concept of heredity. They outline the dramatic changes the idea has undergone since the early modern period and describe the political and technological developments...
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Welcome to the pages of this book, a heartfelt exploration of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the unique journey it encompasses. Whether you're an individual with ADHD, a parent, a loved one, or simply seeking understanding, this book aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of ADHD and its profound impact on lives.ADHD is more than just a diagnosis; it's an intricate tapestry of traits, strengths, and challenges that shape...
14) On Evolution
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Essays from the award-winning geneticist on evolutionary biology-from protein electrophoresis to the recent ability to scan entire genomes.
John Avise is one of the most distinguished evolutionary biologists of our time. His groundbreaking work with mitochondrial DNA created the entire discipline of phylogeography and his work on the Pleistocene refugia hypothesis redirected scientific thinking about patterns of distribution. Spanning a remarkable...
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In this dazzling companion to the most important PBS television series this fall, award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer collaborates with leading scholars to tell the compelling story of the theory of evolution-from Darwin to 21st century science
Darwin's The Origin of Species was breathtaking-beautifully written, staunchly defended, defiantly radical. Yet it emerged long before modern genetics, molecular biology, and contemporary findings in paleontology.
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This bioethics anthology exploring the questions and controversies surrounding the innovations of 21st century genetics.
When the Human Genome Project completed its work in the early 2000s, it was hailed as a watershed moment in the history of medicine. But, not everyone felt the same optimism about where the breakthrough might lead. The Double-Edged Helix explores the impact of recent genetic discoveries on society as a whole as well as individual...
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James Watson, J. Craig Venter, Francis Collins, Cynthia Kenyon . . . you may not know them, but you should. They are the masterminds of genetics and biotechnology who want you to live to be 150 years old, to regenerate your heart and brain, to create synthetic life. For better or worse, they are about to alter life on earth forever.
Award-winning journalist David Ewing Duncan tells the remarkable stories of cutting-edge bioscientists, revealing their...
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Has studying Pharmacology been a Catch-22 for you? Does it seem a closed book, something nigh to impossible? Now that this book is in your hands, It is for sure you are interested in the subject and trying to decipher it out.Well, You have got your hands on the right book!The book is a second edition with few added chapters to denote the closing of season 1 of my podcast, hence it covers a part of the subject, the "General Pharmacology".Beginning...
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Few of us know much about the biology of sex determination, but what could be more interesting than to discover how we are shaped into males and females? In this book, Elof Carlson tells the incredible story of the difficult quest to understand how the body forms girls and boys. Carlson's history takes us from antiquity to the present day to detail how each component of human reproduction and sexuality was identified and studied, how this knowledge...
20) The Shadow of Evil The Ethical Dilemma of Nazi Medical Experiments, Darwinism, And Racial Purifi
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The Nazi regime of Germany during World War II is known for its atrocities, including the systematic persecution and extermination of millions of Jews and other minorities. However, the unethical medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors on prisoners are less widely known, which were rooted in the ideology of Darwinism and racial purification. These experiments involved subjecting prisoners to brutal and often deadly procedures in the name of...
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