Böcker av Cheryl Natividad

DNA is touted as containing the blueprint of life. Therefore, changes in the blueprint will have an impact on the living organism. While this has been proven to be usually true, it has also been established that heritable changes in gene function can occur even if the DNA remains unchanged. Epigenetics-Beyond Genetics introduces the field of epigenetics that aims to understand the mechanisms, outside the DNA sequence, that influence gene function and regulation and the various factors that affect these mechanisms. It provides an in-depth look at how two of the epigenetic mechanisms, namely DNA methylation and histone modification, are at work, especially in the human or mammalian milieu.

Many of the fundamental concepts in genetics are applicable across various organisms - microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. This book presents a concise discussion of these universal genetic principles. In addition, the book also spotlights an aspect of genetics that is distinctly human - genetic disorders.

Plant genetics has come a long way from the time Gregor Mendel observed the traits of his pea plants. This book provides a glimpse on the advancements in plant genetics, putting emphasis on the various sequencing technologies that were instrumental in unlocking the plant genome.

Takes the readers through the various genetic processes and explains their meaning, history, applications and importance. The book also covers the meaning of molecular biology and the various applications of molecular biology. Also is cell biology, ecology and speciation.