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Through six editions, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine has been a well-established favorite textbook on this fascinating and rapidly evolving field, integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. The 7th edition incorporates the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, and much more. More than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos help you grasp complex concepts more easily. In addition to the book, you will also receive STUDENT CONSULT, enabling you to access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go!

• Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics.
  
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Customer Reviews (7)

Pretty Good
It's a pretty good book and very interesting as well. Has practice problems and lots of pictures and figures.

Book
The book is excelent however it took way longer than expected to arrive, I contacted the seller and the person was very nice, and the book arrived in good conditions. I am happy with the transaction but it took a little too long.. but its ok i didnt mind it!

quality textbook
This textbook is well-organized an clearly written. Clinical relevance permeates classical and molecular genetics. Very satisfied with this text and I will keep it as a reference for the future.

More like genetics of disease then clinical medicine
This is one of those comprehensive texts that can be difficult to wade through at times, but at least the writing is decent even if there is a glut of information.The focus is on the genetic mechanisms of disease and technologies used to detect and augment genetic information.For me, the book serves as a good review and extension of first-year biology, as well as an introduction to where DNA technology came, where it is, and where it might be going.

Contents:
Introduction
The Human Genome and the Chromosomal Basis of Heredity
The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function
Tools of Human Molecular Genetics
Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics
Clinical Cytogenetics: Disorders of the Autosomes and the Sex Chromosomes
Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
Genetics of Common Disorders with Complex Inheritance
Genetic Variation in Individuals and Populations: Mutation and Polymorphism
Human Gene Mapping and Disease Gene Identification
Clinical Case Studies Illustrating Genetic Principles
Principles of Molecular Disease: Lessons from the Hemoglobinopathies
The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
The Treatment of Genetic Disease
Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
Prenatal Diagnosis
Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Personalized Genetic Medicine
Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics
Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics

Good for med school
The book is very good on human genetics, but lack on other forms of life specialy prokarios if you seek a better understanding of evolution, or want a better molecular part, a deeper understanding I suggest you go after a Griffith/Suzuki or Snustad perharps ... Read more

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Terrible Bio Book
This is NOT a good textbook. Its explanations of even the most simple processes seem extremely confusing, simply because the writing style is wordy and ambiguous. The diagrams are also unhelpful, with coloration which makes their explanations unclear. If you are trying to learn genetics from this book without a competent professor or a previous background in genetics, good luck.

my review
This is a good company. I received the book before the projected date. The book was in as good of shape as promised. I would buy from them again.

If it's required, get it, if it's not...then don't...
I am taking an honors genetics course right now and I truly despise this book. I find the wording hard to understand and vague, and overly wordy. I asked my professor about the wordiness and sometimes she has a hard time deciphering what the book means, but since she knows that they are TRYING to convey she explains well. The book itself is also poorly organized.

Example. First chapter is a dirty run through of DNA,structure, meiosis, and proteins (not specific at all, a middle school kid should know these things). The next few deal with problems. They give you ONE example. Then a billion problems. You NEED the solutions manual for these.

Then they go through virus replication, etc. Then they move onto epistatis, pleiotropy, etc. FINALLY they run you through how DNA itself replicates. Uhhh, HELLO?? Shouldn't that have been the FIRST thing we learned?? How can we apply the concepts of pleiotropy when we don't even know how DNA replicates?


They explain some concepts not very clearly at all, and believe it or not, I had to go back to my 7th edition campbell&reece biology textbook to get some of the concepts, especially for DNA replication!! Unbelievable!

Fast service
I received my order in less than a week and the description was consistent with the book i received. Great seller to do business with.

Awesome
This book arrived much earlier than promised! It was in perfect shape, and the condition was exactly as the list said it was! Great! ... Read more

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Illustrates, simplifies, and humor-coats the important principles of classical and modern genetics and their experimental bases, with amusing anecdotes about how the ancients tried to explain inheritance and sex determination.Amazon.com Review
Having trouble deciphering your genetic code? Do dominantgenes make you feel recessive? Let reigning nonfiction cartoonistLarry Gonick and microbiologist Mark Wheelis ease your way throughMendelian genetics, molecular biology, and the basics of geneticengineering. Gonick's drawings range from a moderately detailed lookat ribosomes in action to loony pictures of dancing scientists,talking peas, and opinionated fruit flies. Matthew Meselson,co-discoverer of the "one gene-one protein" principle, says, "it putstextbooks to shame"--and he's right. --Mary Ellen Curtin ... Read more

Customer Reviews (43)

Helpful but could be better
I have tried to teach myself genetics via popular books like "For Dummies" and "Demystified" -- this one is very helpful but it still fails to be explicit enough for a rank beginner like me.But given the spectrum of books out there, this one is certainly worth a try and I don't regret buying it.

Good book for understanding what is what
Yes, there are recent advances in the field. But this book is devoted to understanding the subject.

My kids love this book
My boys, 8 and 9, just ate this book up. They read it, discussed it and read it again. They ask me questions I probably don't know just so they can explain it to me with what they've learned from this and the Physics book by the same author. If grade school age children can understand the information and get something from it then you know it has to be well explained and enough fun to keep even their short attention spans from cutting out. I'm ordering the chemistry book next. No such thing as too much knowledge.

Very helpful in understanding the basics (and then some!)
This was the first of the "Cartoon Guide" series texts that I published, and it was arguably the best.The authors do a wonderful job of explaining fairly complicated concepts and ideas, and do so in a relatively interesting (and humorous way).

If you're going back to school after working for a while, or are just beginning your bio / genetics / etc coursework, you should probably pick up a copy of this.I really can't say enough good things about it.

best jump-start on genetics
This must be one of the best books to get you started on genetics. I had zero knowledge of genetics and I had to learn the basics fast... I found this to be better than any textbook! Very clear overview of how the scientific inquiry and line-of-thought progressed over the years in the biology/genetics field. The book is also very fun to read --- a "must have" for everyone! ... Read more

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A plain-English guide to genetics

Want to know more about genetics? This non-intimidating guide gets you up to speed on all the fundamentals and the most recent discoveries. Now with 25% new and revised material, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you clear and accessible coverage of this rapidly advancing field.

From dominant and recessive inherited traits to the DNA double-helix, you get clear explanations in easy-to-understand terms. Plus, you'll see how people are applying genetic science to fight disease, develop new products, solve crimes . . . and even clone cats.

• Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner
• Includes coverage of stem cell research, molecular genetics, behavioral genetics, genetic engineering, and more
• Explores ethical issues as they pertain to the study of genetics

Whether you?re currently enrolled in a genetics course or are just looking for a refresher, Genetics For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides science lovers of all skill levels with easy-to-follow information on this fascinating subject. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

The target audience should not be referred to as "...for Dummies"
This engaging method of simplifying by means of "comic book" illustration works very well to help people visualize concepts which can be pretty arcane.

Great Service
I was concerned that my package had not been sent because I had not found it in my apartment by the time the estimated date had arrived.Turns out that it was sitting in my mail box and my roommates never retrieved it.In the end, I was quite satisfied with what I found.The book was in excellent condition!

I have serious reservations...
As I see it, there are three major problems with Genetics for Dummies so, for the sake of clarity, I'm going to split them into categories:

READABILITY
This book is obsessed with minutiae.A representative passage from the first half:

"Another set of cyclins and CDK work together to push the cell through the second checkpoint located between G2 and mitosis.As the cells grow, the chromosomes, now hooked together as sister chromatids are alike in every way"...

Now, I recognize that this is a detail-oriented subject, but I felt that sometimes the minutiae got in the way of the big picture.For example, in the section on genetic engineering, I was very interested in how scientists know that putting a fish gene into a tomato (or whatever) will make it spoil more slowly.I still don't know.But I do know that "the all-purpose promoter often used in transgenes for plants is from a pathogen called Cauliflower Mosaic Virus (CaMV.)"

ACCURACY
I haven't taken biology for 25 years, so you could tell me that cell division is caused by gremlins and I'd have little choice but to take you at your word. Every once in a while, though, the author stumbled into an area that I do know something about and virtually every time her information was wrong.A few examples:

From pg 314:"Francis Galton is best remembered for his contribution to law enforcement.He invented the process used to identify people by their fingerprints."

No he didn't.William Herschel did.Galton just worked out the classification system.But even if he had invented it, it would be an aside. The man was a freakin' giant. Admittedly, often misguided, but geez...

"In direct and vocal opposition to the US Constitution, Galton was quite sure that all men were NOT created equal" (with regard to intelligence--km)

Setting aside for a moment that Galton was British and therefore not bound by the US Constitution, I think there are very few historians who read this passage as a guarantee that we can all become brain surgeons. It was a piece of political philosophy offered as an alternative to monarchism.

On 152, we find a full-page rant about the dangers of anabolic steroids.What do `roids have to do with genetics?Not that much, really.But what concerns me is that the author provides no evidence that these dangers exist and just follows the mealy-mouthed political party line.In truth, the dangers of steroids are wildly overstated and have little scientific or statistical evidence to back them up (not that I'm suggesting anyone should take them.)

"The view that intelligence is heritable is still widely accepted despite abundant evidence to the contrary."

This should read "almost uniformly accepted by the scientific community."Also, I am unaware of a single credible study that does not support a heritable component to intelligence. How did we humans evolve our big brains and how do we breed such clever little dogs if there is nothing for the selection process to act on?More on this subject later...

With regard to melanoma:"Always use sunblock with an SPF rating higher than 30."

In fact, SPF 15 blocks 94% of UVB rays, 30 blocks 97%, and 45 blocks 98%. Far more important is how much you put on and how often you reapply.Also, and I'm not 100% sure about this, I don't think sunscreen protects you from melanoma.

"progeteria (a disease that causes rapid aging in children) [is] also associated with older fathers."

It's actually `progeria' and it doesn't cause aging, it causes some of the symptoms of aging.The older fathers thing is right.

"The highest rates of prostate cancer occur among African-American men, probably because of lack of screening and delayed treatment."

I threw that one in there because it's such a head-shaker.How would screening and treatment affect how many people get prostate cancer?Whether you survive it, yes.But whether you get it?

Now, I know some of this seems nitpicky, but how can I feel confident in the incredibly complex information found in this book if the simple stuff is wrong?

EVOLUTION
I believe the word appears once in the text and not at all in the index.The vast majority of discussion on the topic consists of a tepid commentary about the publication of Origin of Species.Probably less total ink than we got on steroids.

Worse, there seems to be a vaguely schizophrenic effort to obscure the subject.Consider the following from page 199:

"A gain of function mutation creates an entirely new trait or phenotype.Sometimes a new trait is harmless, like a new eye color.In other cases, the gain is decidedly harmful."

Notice anything missing?That's right, the new trait can also be beneficial.(As blue eyes probably were based on how quickly they seem to have proliferated. An example of sexual selection?) To be fair, there is a section in which the author says that all living things appear to be related, which is why I use the phrase "vaguely schizophrenic."

Then we have this gem toward the end of the book:

"Biological determinism assumes that genes are expressed in precise, repeatable ways--in other words, genetics is identity is genetics.However, this assumption isn't true.Gene expression is highly dependent on environment, among other things."

Great.Couldn't she have told me that genes don't matter before I slogged through her book on genetics?Long live Lamarck.

Look, I understand that Natural Selection offends liberal and conservative alike and it makes sense to tread lightly in many situations.But this is a book on the SCIENCE of GENETICS.Evolutionary theory is the foundation for the whole thing and is one of the areas most affected by advances. Can I get a shout-out to Chucky D?

So, I don't know.I guess I learned something. Some of it is probably right.But, overall, I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable rolling any of it out at a cocktail party full of geneticists.

Excellent introduction to Genetics
The book covers all the concepts of modern genetics in a light manner, easily understandable and with a good dose of humor. Each chapter goes into the right depth: not too deep and not too superficial. I don't know why the above should be considered an activity for dummies, but I guess this is the marketing appeal of the whole "for dummies" series of books...
Recommended for anyone interested in getting a quick introduction to the subject or as a refresher crash course for those that have studied the subjects eons ago (like myself).

I'm Smart NOW!!!
Awesome book, currently using it to help me in my Genetics class. Really helps me get the point! ... Read more

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Great Product and Reliable Seller!
The product is great, the book is in the condition the seller said it would be, and the shipping was fast!

If taking Genetics, a MUST
I HIGHLY recommend buying this manual in conjunction with the book- it explains enough for you to figure out whatever problems/concept you need to get down before a test!

Hope you don't actually need what you buy from this seller!
When buying from this seller, I hope you don't actually need what you are ordering. I placed an order on August 24 and it was due to arrive between Aug. 27-Sept. 3. I contacted the seller on Sept. 4 and she hadn't even shipped the package yet. The package should have arrived before it was even shipped! This was particularly a problem since I needed the item and it wasn't going to be in for another few days.HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!

Seldom used book in good condition
The book is in good condition. But the shipping is a little bit slow(more than a week).

need of an editor
This solutions manual has some sort of typo in every chapter and this results in wrong answers. this was a bit frustrating.. ... Read more

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Medical Genetics is the clearest and most concise text on the subject, providing state-of-the-art coverage of clinically relevant molecular genetics. Lynn B. Jorde, PhD; John C. Carey, MD; and Michael J. Bamshad, MD integrate recent developments with clinical practice and emphasize the central principles of genetics and their clinical applications. Now in full color, this edition provides you with the stunning visual clarity so important in this field. Get the very latest on hot topics like gene identification, cancer genetics, gene testing and gene therapy, common diseases, ethical and social issues, personalized medicine, and much more. With Student Consult access, you'll get the full text online, along with images, 150 USMLE-style questions, and the clinical commentary and patient/family vignette boxes from the text-collated by chapter-for review. The accompanying Evolve site provides additional faculty notes, higher resolution images, 150 multiple choice questions, and 100 sample problems and essay questions. In other words, this is an indispensable resource that should be on every reading list.

Customer Reviews (8)

Actually Enjoyable to Read
This book was required for our med school PBL courses, and I can certainly understand why. The text is nicely written, and the "Clinical Commentary" sections are great for understanding how we as physicians come into the picture. A subject like genetics can become very formidable if not presented correctly, but (thankfully) this book got it right.

Medical Genetics
The book arrived as specified by seller with no problems.It was shipped fast and arrived in a timely manner.Much appreciated!!Book is simple to read and understandable.

yAy textbooks
The book reads very well for a genetics textbook.The pictures helped explain some concepts and the questions at the end of the chapters were a nice summary.

Best Succinct Text for Medical Genetics
I have been teaching medical genetics to medical students and graduate students for more than twenty years, and I have been using the Jorde textfor teaching medical students since it was first published.

This text is the most succinct text available to my knowledge on the topic of medical genetics.This is perfect for medical students who have relatively little time in their schedules for genetics (16 lecture hours versus 48 hours for graduate students).The text is very clear, has great examples, ties in medical applications with the scientific explanations of principles, and has a wide array of online resources readily available.With very little exception, every page is worth the reading for medical students, and is helpful for them in learning what they need to know to become fully conversant in medical genetics and well acquainted with the general principles and emerging technologies.[I wish the cytogenetics chapter were illustrated better, but this is a minor weakness relative to the other strengths in the text.]

This is not the best text available for graduate students in clinical or medical genetics if the text is to be used alone (i.e. not supplemented with articles to add deeper levels of details).For students with a full 3-credit graduate course in medical genetics, it does not have quite sufficient depth, in my opinion.I don't have any significant experience teaching undergraduates, and will leave that area to others.

All in all, these authors have put together the clearest and most concise resource on medical genetics, and I highly recommend it for any audience whose needs are for efficient and palatable material on the principles of medical genetics.

Good review of medical genetics
I did not select this book, it was required for a class I was taking, but it is a well written book.This book offers a good review of medical genetics at a moderate level.It features "case study" areas about some individual genetic diseases (i.e. hemophilia) and is user friendly. ... Read more

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Human Molecular Genetics is an established and class-proven textbook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students which provides an authoritative and integrated approach to the molecular aspects of human genetics. While maintaining the hallmark features of previous editions, the Fourth Edition has been completely updated. It includes new Key Concepts at the beginning of each chapter and annotated further reading at the conclusion of each chapter, to help readers navigate the wealth of information in this subject.

The text has been restructured so genomic technologies are integrated throughout, and next generation sequencing is included. Genetic testing, screening, approaches to therapy, personalized medicine, and disease models have been brought together in one section. Coverage of cell biology including stem cells and cell therapy, studying gene function and structure, comparative genomics, model organisms, noncoding RNAs and their functions, and epigenetics have all been expanded.

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human molecular genetics book
I already knew this book since my human genetics exam at the University. I used to study on the 2nd edition. I did not like it very much because it was a bit confusing with a lot of info spread in the various chapters of the book. You could not study on it without an help of the teacher..
This edition is much better!! Clearer and better organized !!!
I am studying now on it and I found it really pleasant..

Really a good deal and worth it for the price.

Human molecular genetics
Excellent product. Great book for students in the field of human biology and asociated areas.Not an introductory book, but still good..

excellent for a broad review
HMG3 is a great book for those looking to review the large and growing field of human molecular genetics. It lacks the molecular biological detail that dedicated textbooks such as MBOC contain, but has a large amount of useful information regarding experimental approaches in human molecular genetics, and clinical ramifications of basic science research. I have found it an ideal core reference for graduate work in human genetics.

I did not get it at all yet!
I have ordered this product and after one month we didnot get and it seems gone astray in the mail. So am now still wait for replacament which will take another 2 weeks to arrive hopefuly. It is really disappinting experience hwne things goes wrong!

Nice illustrations
This book is a pretty good read for thoes with advanced genetics knowledge. It reviews some of the more basic processes in the beginning before diving into the human stuff. As a warning though, it doesnt really hide anything like a beginning bio book so know what your getting yoruself into. ... Read more

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Genetics: From Genes to Genomes is a cutting-edge, introductory genetics text authored by an unparalleled author team, including Nobel Prize winner, Leland Hartwell. The Third Edition continues to build upon the integration of Mendelian and molecular principles, providing students with the links between early genetics understanding and the new molecular discoveries that have changed the way the field of genetics is viewed. ... Read more

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Excellant Condition
I bought this text book used which is always a gamble.It is in excellent condition.It arrived in good time for class.

Very Helpful
This is a must-buy if you're going through the textbook questions and don't already have a solutions manual. It has clear explanations for all the answers and is just a really handy study tool when you get stuck on that one question..
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QUICK Delivery
I had to order this book for a class and was thinking I would be sorry-out-of-luck because I was ordering it late.I ordered the book on Friday morning and it was to me by Monday in time for me to be able to complete the first homework.Needless to say, the efficiency of the seller was very helpful.I highly recommend him/her.This is the first review I have written and it was because the service blew me away that I felt compelled to acknowledge it.Also, the book price was the cheapest offered....and I'm not sure what condition they said it was, but I am thinking they said something like "Good" or "Used" and it is basically brand new.So the seller definitely practices by 'under-comitt and over-deliver" business philosophy.I mean this as a compliment.

Helpful
This is a thorough and helpful textbook. I would recommend it for those interested in in-depth explanations of the biology of genetics.

4/5
Fast shipping, fast delivery. The book was in very good condition, but contained highlighting throughout and the hardcover corners were frayed... which did not match the seller's description of the item, but good deal overall. Thanks. ... Read more

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Genetics: Analysis and Principles is a one-semester, introductory genetics textbook that takes an experimental approach to understanding genetics.By weaving one or two experiments into the narrative of each chapter, students can simultaneously explore the scientific method and understand the genetic principles that have been learned from these experiments. ... Read more

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Good
The book meets the description provided and was nicely packaged and sent on time. Thanks

Excellent text, but the price of this (and most college textbooks) is outrageous
Fine textbook, but the price is hard to swallow. It's difficult to imagine what the publisher's markup on this text would be.

pretty nice, not no plastic wrapper around it
the book looks good when i got it, but no plastic wrapper or watever u want 2 call it.

Perfect!
The product came in way before the expected date and in great condition.I would recommend buying products from here!

Absolutely no customer service.
So, this supposedly was shipped... But all I have is a notification telling me it left the USPS facility Ohio and nothing after that. Seller refused to respond to email, and after a month Amazon is finally letting me file a claim to get my money back. In the meantime, I've not had my book for class. Ridiculous. DON'T BUY FROM THIS SELLER. ... Read more

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Genetics book
I haven't used the book yet but I was really unsatisfied with the price I paid for the book when I opened it up and saw that pretty much every page was highlighted with a million different colors. This book was only about 20 dollars less than what it would cost brand new so i was disapointed that i didn't just buy it from my school.

easy read for genetics text
so, this book was purchased for my sophomore level genetics class and it was a pretty interesting read. It wasn't boring and really drawn out like most science texts.

Wonderful!!
Item arrived quickly and in wonderful shape, just as described. Thank you so much. You saved me alot of money. Would definitely buy from again.

Good book, 3rd edition better
Hello, I am an engineer and taught myself molecular genetics from this book.It is good and explains everything very well.

I used both the 2nd and 3rd editions.I would say the 3rd is better, although the 2nd "technically" has the same information.

review for genetics:a conceptual approach
The product was in great condition,exactly like the description and shipped to me in time. ... Read more

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The best-selling author of The Intern Blues shares extraordinary medical detective stories from his 30-year career as a top pediatric geneticist.

“…part medical detective story, part scientific tour de force, and part highly personal and emotional story…”

- Perri Klass, MD, author of Treatment Kind and Fair: Letters to a Young Doctor

“…[Robert Marion] is a sympathetic advocate for his patients who lucidly interprets complex medical conditions for lay readers.”

- Publishers Weekly

“…a straightforward, and often poignant, collection of true stories.”

- American Journal of Human Genetics

Dr. Robert Marion is revered throughout the world of medicine as both an eloquent writer and an esteemed caretaker. In Genetic Rounds, Dr. Marion challenges common assumptions about how genetics can and should be used in pediatric medicine, and what moral dilemmas are associated with the field.

Genetic Rounds is a vivid and compelling portrait of the patients Dr. Marion has encountered throughout his career. He tells their stories of triumph, tragedy, elegance, and grace. In these personal and engrossing tales, Dr. Marion renders the human face of medicine with unforgettable candor and compassion. ... Read more

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Pathos of a Geneticist
When I picked this book, I was expecting an impersonal account of whatever genes do. But with each story, Dr Marion brings in his human element to the implications of things going wrong at the minute, invisible to the naked eye level.
Pediatric radiologist. Each by itself is a specialisation. Its amazing to see the vast field of medicine accomodate combinations too.
With diagnosis, symptoms of different conditions like spinal muscular atrophy (its updated name) and infant botulism, the author increases the medical databases of general people. After reading the book, you get an idea of how an infants body and inner mechanisms are not in the same stages of development and hence how they handle things differently.
Amniocentesis.

A unique and meaningful view of genetics
I could not put Genetic Rounds down once I started reading it. Dr. Marion's story telling abilities captured the essence of each child and family, the difficult ethical dilemmas they faced and his dedication to being together with them in partnership on the journey. It is amazing. I think I absorbed more about genetics in this story than in reading medical articles about genetics. The individuals and their stories are so unique, they are unforgetable. ... Read more

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Eating genetically modified food is gambling with every bite.

The biotech industry’s claim that genetically modified (GM) foods are safe is shattered in this groundbreaking book. Nearly forty health risks of the foods that Americans eat every day are presented in easy-to-read two-page spreads. The left page is designed for the quick scanning reader; it includes bullets, illustrations, and quotes. The right side offers fully referenced text, describing both research studies and theoretical risks. It is presented in the clear, accessible style that made Jeffrey Smith’s Seeds of Deception the world’s best-selling book on genetically engineered foods.

The second half of Genetic Roulette explores why children are most at risk, how to avoid GM foods, false claims by biotech advocates, how industry research is rigged to avoid finding problems, why GM crops are not needed to feed the world, the economic losses associated with these crops, and more.

This book, prepared in collaboration with a team of international scientists, is for anyone wanting to understand GM technology, to learn how to protect themselves, or to share their concerns with others. As the world’s most complete reference on the health risks of GM foods, Genetic Roulette is also ideal for schools and libraries. Consider some findings:

Animals fed genetically modified (GM) foods developed bleeding stomachs, potentially precancerous cell growth, damaged organs and immune systems, kidney inflammation, problems with blood and liver cells, and unexplained deaths.

Soy allergies skyrocketed in the United Kingdom after GM soy was introduced.

Genes from GM crops transfer to human gut bacteria. This might transform our intestinal flora into living pesticide factories. ... Read more

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Good Review
since I had read Seeds of Deception, this book basically was a review for me because it mostly had the same information in it.

This is a must own book.
I knew absolutely nothing about Monsanto or GMOs until a good friend put some brochures in my hand on March 31.She had been to a seminar where Jeffrey M. Smith was speaking.Those brochures can be found at [...].

This book is important in that it gives people like me who are 100% in this fight something to say to people who haven't a clue."Go read Genetic Roulette" please. Do it for your health and your children's health.

I for one, don't remember signing up for this lab experiment.Maybe I'm wrong, but don't people get paid for participating in Scientific Experiments?That our government should put us through this and not even bother to let us know what is going on our dinner table really makes me angry with them.I thought things had to be labeled in this country.The UK bans this stuff, China gets labels... and in the USA most people don't even know what a GMO is.

We have been GMO free, (as much as possible without proper labeling), and my daughter's stomach aches are gone.My son's growing pains are gone.My headaches are gone.We are all losing weight without even trying.I'm convinced.

I don't need Jeffrey M. Smith to tell me this is a huge issue.But I am so thankful to him for bringing it to my attention, first in the brochures and then with the books.Life is too sweet to spend it feeling ill.

I'm a Brazilian agronomist
I'm a Brazilian agronomist and I tried to read, online this trash-book, here in Brazil. And I must tell that this book is 100% percent against GMO (genetically modified organisms) and also a trash-book.
I began to read this trash-book, online. At the page 49, the author and crook wrote about a "research" "did" in a Russian "famous" "scientific" journal called Ecosinform. This "research" reproduced on page 49 of this trash-book, claims that mortality rate among rat pups that ate GMO soy was 50%, against 10% among rat pups that ate non GMO. Well, I became curious about this "research". Very curious, I went to google and finally I realized that the Russian "famous" "scientific" journal called Ecosinform doesn't existed in any time; at least until today. The crook that wrote this garbage invented, from his sick mind, a lot of hysteria against genetically modified organisms. After see this level of decieve, I decided not to read the rest of this garbage.
This trash has only two real uses:
1-You can know the level of pseudo-scientific hysteria, preached by Greepeace, Friends of Earth, Al Gore, etc.
2-You can read on some others reviews of this same book, how easily average Americans are decieved by a charlatan.

One man's fact is another man's unsubstantiated scaremongering
Largely based on unsubstantiated anecdote and vague studies by anti-GM groups, whilst at the same time ignoring the many independant peer-reviewed papers that show his many 'facts' to be incorrect at best and completely fabricated at worst.

Do a web search for 'Academics review genetic roulette' for a chapter by chapter analysis of this book in the context of peer reviewed data. An intelligent mind will always read both sides of the story.

Which do you believe?

Excellent, if just for the references alone!
This is an excellent companion to The Gmo Trilogy, for readers who wish to go into greater depth. The book explores possible medical risks associated with eating genetically modified foods, and comprises 1-2 page abstracts and essays by researchers. There are a lot more hypotheses than actual conclusions here, so none of these works have reached the stage of becoming peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals. Skeptics may attach whatever significance they wish to that fact, but the references to each article are published, verifiable, and legitimate. In fact, if the dangers of GMO foods is a topic of interest to you, this book is a worthwhile purchase for the references alone! The articles are all of a scientific nature, and do not address social, political, or economic issues.

One recurring theme which comes up in these pages is the idea of drug resistance transmitted from ingested foods to intestinal flora. A common trait of many genetically modified plants is selective pesticide resistance. The desired crop can then be sprayed with these pesticides. It was previously believed that stomach acid would break down the plasmids which confer pesticide resistance, but that has been shown to be incorrect. Intact plasmids have been recovered from intestinal washings. There is prescedent to hypothesize that these plasmids could be transferred to gut flora, and under the right conditions, could cause a multidrug-resistant intestinal infection.

I don't have the expertise to judge the danger this may represent (maybe nobody does), but I would be interested in comments from anybody scientifically trained in these fields ... Read more

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Updated to reflect the latest discoveries in the field, the Fifth Edition of Hartl's classic text provides an accessible, student-friendly introduction to contemporary genetics. Designed for the shorter, less comprehensive introductory course, Essential Genetics: A Genomic Perspective, Fifth Edition includes carefully chosen topics that provide a solid foundation to the basic understanding of gene mutation, expression, and regulation. New and updated sections on genetic analysis, molecular genetics, probability in genetics, and pathogenicity islands ensure that students are kept up-to-date on current key topics. The text also provides students with a sense of the social and historical context in which genetics has developed. The updated companion web site provides numerous study tools, such as animated flashcards, crosswords, practice quizzes and more! New and expanded end-of-chapter material allows for a mastery of key genetics concepts and is ideal for homework assignments and in-class discussion. ... Read more

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very general!
This book did not go into the depth I was expecting in many areas and a lot if the information was irrelevant to my needs. ... Read more

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News stories report almost daily that scientists have linked a certain gene to a disease like Alzheimer’s or macular degeneration, or to a condition like depression or autism, or to a trait like aggressiveness or anxiety. Accompanying this remarkable progress in unraveling the genetic basis of disease and behavior are new technologies that are rapidly reducing the cost of reading someone’s personal DNA (all six billion letters of it). Within the next ten years, hospitals may present parents with their newborn’s complete DNA code along with her footprints and APGAR score. In Genetic Twists of Fate, distinguished geneticists Stanley Fields and Mark Johnston help us make sense of the genetic revolution that is upon us.

Fields and Johnston tell real life stories that hinge on the inheritance of one tiny change rather than another in an individual’s DNA: a mother wrongly accused of poisoning her young son when the true killer was a genetic disorder; the mountain-climbing brothers with a one-in-two chance of succumbing to Huntington’s disease; the screen siren who could no longer remember her lines because of Alzheimer’s disease; and the president who was treated with rat poison to prevent another heart attack. In an engaging and accessible style, Fields and Johnston explain what our personal DNA code is, how a few differences in its long list of our DNA letters makes each of us unique, and how that code influences our appearance, our behavior, and our risk for such common diseases as diabetes or cancer. ... Read more

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For 35 years, Thompson and Thompson Genetics in Medicine has been a favorite genetics textbook for medical students. This long-awaited sixth edition, now in a revised re-print, continues to provide a readable and understandable review of the basic principles of medical genetics, including recent advances in molecular genetics and the clinical applications of this new knowledge for the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Now brought completely up to date, this edition has been extensively revised and includes new information on developmental defects, genetics of complex diseases, genetics of cancer, molecular and biochemical basis of genetics, and the human genome project. It also features an all-new set of 29 clinical cases with color photographs to assist students in relating basic genetics to clinical genetic disease. These cases will also help instructors integrate clinical material. ... Read more

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Thompson - Thompson genetics in medicine
The book is used by it is really good. I am very satisfied with it. The only (minor) problem is that it took a long time to arrive (about 1 month), but it was worth waiting for it.

Excelent
This book exceeded my expectations; I bought used but it was in excelent condition, great acquisition.

No Choice
I bought this text book for my daughter who is double majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her comments when I asked about this text book were:

"It's actually a pretty poorly written book!! I would not recommend
it. Not well laid out, terms are not defined well and the
organization is terrible."

Of course when the prof. requires it, what choice do you have?

Fast delivery
The book came in three days after I ordered it and in pretty fair condition. I am satisfactory with the service.

Excellent quality, fast shipping.
Book was shown on Amazon as used with few marks, actually when it came a week later, it was like brand-new. I am very happy about the seller. ... Read more

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What’s Your GenoType?

GenoType 1
The Hunter
Tall, thin, and intense, with an overabundance of adrenaline and a fierce, nervous energy that winds down with age, the Hunter was originally the success story of the human species. Vulnerable to systemic burnout when overstressed, the Hunter’s modern challenge is to conserve energy for the long haul.

GenoType 2
The Gatherer
Full-figured, even when not overweight, the Gatherer struggles with body image in a culture where thin is “in.” An unsuccessful crash dieter with a host of metabolic challenges, the Gatherer becomes a glowing example of health when properly nourished.

GenoType 3
The Teacher
Strong, sinewy, and stable, with great chemical synchronicity and stamina, the Teacher is built for longevity—given the right diet and lifestyle. This is the genotype of balance, blessed with a tremendous capacity for growth and fulfillment.

GenoType 4
The Explorer
Muscular and adventurous, the Explorer is a biological problem solver, with an impressive ability to adapt to environmental changes, and a better than average capacity for gene repair. The Explorer’s vulnerability to hormonal imbalances and chemical sensitivities can be overcome with a balanced diet and lifestyle.

GenoType 5
The Warrior
Long, lean, and healthy in youth, the Warrior is subject to a bodily rebellion in midlife.With the optimal diet and lifestyle, the Warrior can overcome the quick-aging metabolic genes and experience a second, “silver,” age of health.

GenoType 6
The Nomad
A GenoType of extremes, with a great sensitivity to environmental conditions—especially changes in altitude and barometric pressure, the Nomad is vulnerable to neuromuscular and immune problems. Yet a well-conditioned Nomad has the enviable gift of controlling caloric intake and aging gracefully.

The author of the international bestseller Eat Right 4 Your Type again breaks new ground with the first diet plan based on your unique genetic code.

With Eat Right 4 Your Type and additional books in the Blood Type Diet® series, Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo pioneered a new, revolutionary approach to dieting—one linked to a person’s blood type. In the GenoType Diet, he takes his groundbreaking research to the next level by identifying six unique genetic types. Whether you are a Hunter, Gatherer, Teacher, Explorer, Warrior, or Nomad, Dr. D’Adamo offers a customized program that compliments your genetic makeup to maximize health and weight loss, as well as prevent or even reverse disease. In simple, concise prose, Dr. D’Adamo explains how a host of environmental factors, including diet and lifestyle, dictate how and when your genes express themselves. He goes on to demonstrate precisely how, with the right tools, you can alter your genetic destiny by turning on the good genes and silencing the bad ones. Your health risks, weight, and life span can all be improved by following The GenoType Diet that’s right for you.

Using family history and blood type, as well as simple diagnostic tools like fingerprint analysis, leg length measurements, and dental characteristics, Dr. D’Adamo shows you how to map out your genetic identity and discover which of the six GenoType plans you should follow. Without expensive tests or a visit to the doctor, The GenoType Diet reveals previously hidden genetic strengths and weaknesses and provides a precise diet and lifestyle plan for every individual. Based on the latest and most cutting-edge genetic research, this is a twenty-first-century plan for wellness and weight loss from a renowned healthcare pioneer.

Customer Reviews (65)

Very interesting book
Very interesting and informative. It is worth a try when other approaches to losing weight or feeling better have failed.

Change Your Genetic Destiny
Excellent book.Got it for my wife at her request, and she thinks it is great.It helps determine which nutrition is best for your physiology.

Sowhat is it?
Color me confused.I was following his prior book for a blood type diet. (TYPE A)

And getting some small results.

The diet in this new book is similar.But some food guidelines are turned backwards.

Which should I follow? Why should I follow one over the other?

Are the recommendations based on science or wishful thinking?With blood type diet I was under the impression that you mix some of a food with the blood of a type and got a reaction you could see under a microscope for the food you should not eat.

Please don't palm me off to web site where I have to pay more for information that seems based on rolling dice.

I feel this man is a charlatan
Mailed June 2009, never received any response...

Dr. D'Adamo,

I'm troubled by, not subtle, but blatant inconsistencies in your books.I write not to prove a point but to express my disappointment in what seemed like an interesting and worthy theory.Unfortunately the inconsistencies discovered in your recommendations give more credence to those who would claim that your work is pseudo-science.I'm certainly open-minded to that which scientific orthodoxy dogmatically dismisses, and I'm certainly forgiving of the occasional misprint, but if your recommendations can't even manage to be internally consistent then pseudo-science might be too high of praise.

I've just bought and finished reading the following three of your books:

#1 Blood Type "O" Food Beverage and Supplement LISTS
#2 Eat Right 4 Your Type Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia
#3 The GenoType Diet

I'm blood type O+ and fit into your category of the "Hunter" GenoType.

Considering the following facts just focusing on the "Fruits" category:

1.According to the logic tables in your "Advanced GenoType Calculator Tables" in the Appendix of Book #3, there are only three GenoTypes categories, out of six total, that an "O" blood type can be a member of:{"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}.

In other words, if one is blood type "O", then they are a member of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}, or more simply...

blood type "O" = {"Hunter" or "Gatherer" or "Explorer"}.

2.Books #1 and #2, which are indeed consistent with one another, go out of their way to list the following foods as "Highly Beneficial", not "Neutral", and are explained to "act like medicine" to blood type "O":

"Highly Beneficial" medicinal for blood type "O" in Books #1 and #2:
A. Cherries (all)
B. Plum (all types)
C. Prunes
and
D. Banana
E. Blueberry
F. Fig

3.Book #3 lists the following foods as not "Neutral" but "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" and it is explained that members of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} would be "wise to avoid" them, with these recommendations being consistent throughout the set {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"}:

"Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:
A. Cherry
B. Plum
C. Prune

Additionally we see that the following are listed as "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for 2/3 of the blood type "O" GenoTypes:

"Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for 2/3 of {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:
D. Banana... Listed as toxic for {"Gatherer","Explorer"}
E. Blueberry... Listed as toxic for {"Gatherer","Explorer"}
F. Fig... Listed as toxic for {"Hunter","Explorer"}, listed as neutral for {"Gatherer"}

4.Consider as well that Raisins, go from being listed "Neutral" normal food for blood type "O" in Books #1 and #2, to being listed as "Toxins to Limit or Avoid" for {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer"} (blood type "O") in Book #3:

These facts raise some very uncomfortable questions about your work:

1.Did the nature of Cherries, Plums, Prunes or Raisins change between books?How can you simultaneously recommend them as "superfood" for blood type "O" while warning against them as toxic?I can understand recommendations moving one step, say from Neutral in either direction, but the 180 degree extremem turn after a decade is flagrant.Are you prepared to recall your books #1 and #2 as they recommend foods as superfoods to the same people that you claim they are toxic for?

2.Did the nature of Bananas, Blueberries or Figs change between books?How can foods that you've listed as "superfood" for blood type "O" simultaneously be toxic to 66% of blood type "O" people?Did you have more than one person in your original sample set?Because if you did then there is a very good chance that you would have been wary of listing these foods as "superfoods" while watching them act as toxins for 66% of your sample.

3. Why you would praise a food (Cherry) in a chapter meant for all GenoTypes...
p.188 of Book #3: "The best fruits for each are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.In particular, berries and cherries are super antioxidant foods."
... and then, not only never so much as list it as a superfood for ANY of the GenoTypes, but actually claim that the food (Cherry) itself is toxic to 84% of your GenoTypes {"Hunter","Gatherer","Explorer","Teacher","Warrior"}, within the scope of the SAME BOOK, simply boggles the mind.

After reading books #1 and #2 I've been eating ample amounts of the above mentioned fruits and was very happy with the dietary changes that your books inspired for me.You can imagine my dismay this afternoon when reading in your book #3 that you've recommended that I eat a set of food that you also claim as toxic for my system.How am I supposed to trust any of your recommendation after this?What other flagrant inconsistencies lurk throughout your tables/books?For all I know you are just rolling a six-sided die to decide your GenoType recommendations.

I'll be pleasantly surprised to receive a response to this message, however the lack of integrity that produced such a unmistakably, ridiculous mutual exclusion in recommendations will not want to claim any responsibility.

Disappointedly yours,

Didn't work for me
After following the diet for a little over 3 months, I find no improvement. In fact, I feel worse. I was already following a sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free diet. Maybe the reason some people feel better on this diet is that they are staying away from sugar, wheat, and dairy and not because of the weird esoterica presented in the lists of foods to avoid and emphasize included in this book.

I have a hard time believing that broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, apples, and plums are bad for me. These are some of the items this book tells me not to eat.

BTW, I went to a person who was certified by Dr. Adamo's genotype group to verify my genotype. ... Read more

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There’s no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjects

Genetics Demystified offers an up-to-date, highly readable explanation of the basic principles of genetics, covering key topics such as human genetics, DNA, heredity, mutations, traits, chromosomes, and much more. This self-teaching guide comes complete with key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and even a final exam. Simple enough for beginners but challenging enough for advanced students, this is a lively and entertaining brush-up, introductory text, or classroom supplement.

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Very nice "Demystified" book
I have"Idiots Guide to Decoding your Genes" but this one is much better.I really feel that I have gotten a toehold on this subject after reading "Genetics Demystified."Recommended.

Good re-intro for ex-students, light on classical genetics
A reasonably good introduction to the subject for someone who has not done it, or is re-learning it after a long lay-off.
Tends to be more biased towards the molecular level of genetics, which is probably due to the advances in this area in the 20 years since I did it.
Does not tackle Classical or Population genetics in any depth.
Nevertheless, a good book to get you re-interested in learning the subject of genetics again, and learning newer technologies.
However, you will need to move onto bigger and better books very soon.

Good Solid Entry Level Book
If you are a beginner wishing to learn genetics, or in need for a quick refresher, then this book serves the purpose well. It is organised in a logical fashion, doesn't go down to too much details and does a fair coverage of the topic. My two minor issues with the book are: (a) there are some editorial errors and (b) the mulitple choice questions are too easy - they test your memory rather than your understanding of the topics. However both can be forgiven if in you need a entry level book on genetics.

A good book for review of basic genetics and delving into harder aspects too
Goose-
Do not be fooled by the cover!This book is extremely informative and even a fair amount beyond my understanding, being in the middle of biology honors.Therefore this book would be great to read, since it outlines many concepts of genetics in biology honors, in AP biology.This way one can get the basic concepts of biology and genetics while also being able to delve into advanced genetics in the later part of each chapter.
Now on to the science.The most interesting part of this book to me was about genetics outside of the nucleus in chapter 10.I was amazed to learn that mitochondria actually have their own DNA, and that they were once bacteria, and that they had gained relationships of helping with bacteria that couldn't create energy from oxygen, urkaryotes, and eventually merged with them when they came completely dependent of each other.The mitochondria gave some DNA to the urkaryote so the mitochondria became dependent as well. The DNA in the mitochondria is almost all inherited maternally, which is what makes them great for studying humanity's evolution.By looking at DNA from people around the world, scientists were able to pinpoint the earliest human, from which all other's are descendents, was an African women living 200,000 years ago by seeing that mitochondrial mutations in greatest difference were between Africa and the rest of the world.By seeing how many mutations there were from the African mitochondria compared to the rest of the world, scientists figured out this date by rate of mutations which occur in DNA.
Another big concept I begun to understand in this book was how evolution is really driven by economics.Darwin himself could not really understand how offspring got characteristics from their parents, but nonetheless knew that variations occurred over time in species because he was ahead of his time.The answer, we now know, is that mutations will occur in DNA, either beneficial, neutral, or detrimental, and for the most part the animal with the beneficial mutation will reproduce and survive better, then replacing the nonmutated DNA.An example where a detrimental mutation will be dominant, however, is sickle-cell anemia (explained in class one day), which will cause disease when homozygous (having two of the same alleles for a gene), but when heterozygous are resistant to malaria, making it dominate in areas with malaria like parts of Africa.A bad "gene pool", or a mixture of all genes in an area, of an area like this can be very hurtful to a society.
Going more into gene pools and so-called "population genetics", equilibrium (no change in allelic frequencies, meaning no change in genes) can occur in a population if there are five things occurring in it, which really shows the different ways in which a species can mutate and evolve.The formulas for this Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (founding scientists) are the following: 1. A closed population, meaning no individuals leave or come in, which would change the gene pool left in the population.2. Normal meiosis, so that only chance determines the genes in the child after mating.3. No mutations in allelic states, which will occur unless the states cancel the other out.4. No natural selection, meaning that all genotypes can survive and reproduce equally well, basically making all alleles equal.5.Infinite population and random mating within it, making it so small sot of "cliques" of genes don't form from repeated mating of the same genes, making pockets of the population different from the rest.This mainly occurs in smaller populations so don't really affect larger ones.
These 5 ways to prevent evolution will always be broken, showing the number of interesting theories involved in evolution.I hope you enjoy this book like I did, and take out of it as much of the genetics you can understand on your own, like me.

Only for beginners
Think of this as being a very basic high-school book. It is not bad but it only covers the most fundamental stuff. So, it does an OK job (but not great) of covering the basic vocabulary in genetics: allele, codon, DNA, gene, wild-type, etc. but it has nothing on many topics that are needed to understand modern genetics or the bioinformatics for genetics. If you need to know about SNPs, microarrays and gene expression methods you will need to supplement it with other sources. If you are trying to refresh your memory on that genetics class you had 20 years ago (like me) it is a good place to start but it is only a start.

I would give it 4 stars if the answer key at the back was 100% accurate but sadly it is not.
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This thoroughly updated Fourth Edition provides a balanced presentation of theory and observation. It introduces the principles of genetics and statistics that are relevant to population studies, and examines the forces affecting genetic variation from the molecular to the organismic level. Integrated throughout the book are descriptions of molecular methods used to study variation in natural populations, as well as explanations of the relevant estimation theory using actual data. ... Read more

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Basic literature for geneticists
This textbook provides readears an overview of all basic concepts and theories in population genetics, and is greatly based on both classic and current literature. In addition, detailed information is given when the authors treat the key subjects of each chapter. Hypotetical and factual examples of easy comprehension help us to understand better the subjects. There are many exercises after theoretical chapters that improve our sense of interpretation. This textbook is perfect for basic and advanced studendts, as well as for genetics lovers.

It's the Bible of population genetics
Well organized and easy to follow

For people who start studying population genetics, don't hesitate to select this book. It's awesome.

Mixed
The fourth edition is excellent in that all major topics in modern population genetics are covered and with a minimal need for advanced math.However, there are numerous small errors in both the text and the answers to problems posted.These errors are not a major obstacle for advanced users, but can be confusing to students new to population genetics, and especially those that have not had a math course in recent years.I recommend it over other texts for teaching, but students and instructors should be aware that these errors exist.

Principles of Population Genetics
It is a classical text, but it lack of a chapter on Conservation Genetics

A must-own.
A new revision of a work I already thought perfect. Adds population genetic approaches using new molecular techniques. Superb. ... Read more

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"An outstanding introduction to a new and important field of computerscience." -- Tim Watson, The Computer Journal

"This is a useful introduction to the subject and is well worth readingas an entry into evolutionary computing." -- Chris Robbins,Computing

Genetic algorithms have been used in science and engineering as adaptivealgorithms for solving practical problems and as computational models ofnatural evolutionary systems. This brief, accessible introductiondescribes some of the most interesting research in the field and alsoenables readers to implement and experiment with genetic algorithms ontheir own. It focuses in depth on a small set of important andinteresting topics--particularly in machine learning, scientificmodeling, and artificial life--and reviews a broad span of research,including the work of Mitchell and her colleagues. The descriptions ofapplications and modeling projects stretch beyond the strict boundariesof computer science to include dynamical systems theory, game theory,molecular biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and populationgenetics. ... Read more

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Introduction ... for Researchers Maybe
I have to agree with all of johnnied7 criticisms. This book is pitched at a level too advanced for an introduction. It also reads and is structured like a research paper. Not recommended.

Good Theoretical GA Textbook
This book primarily deals with the theoretical side of genetic algorithms. If you are looking for practical knowledge of how to implement a GA you should look elsewhere. For all intents and purposes this is a textbook. It's heavy on theory and proofs, but doesn't always explain everything in depth (that's what class time is for). There are problems at the end of each chapter that can be assigned to students.

There are case studies of many academic projects that seem to drone on forever and aren't really that useful in helping you learn how to write your own GA. Chapter 1 gives an overview and provides all of the appropriate terminology. Chapter 5 gives an high-level overview of how to implement a GA. Those are the 2 must-read chapters, all of the others can be used as torture for CS students.

To recap, if you're teaching a class in artificial intelligence this book is good. If you're trying to figure out how to implement a GA to solve a practical problem not so good. That evens out to 3 stars for my rating. I recommend searching the web, there are a few good sites on GA programming.

Not for beginners
I have an engineering degree, and I found this to be a little tough to follow for two reasons:

1.Not enough step by step prodecure especially at the beginning.Mitchell is too quick to start with the math formulas.It turns out that Genetic Algorithms are fairly straight forward and easy to follow, but you have to read this book twice before you "get it" because Mitchell clouds the discussion with proofs and mathematical representations of systems.It is tough to follow.

2.Mitchell does a poor job of selecting meaningful examples to illustrate the points.A nice simple set of examples where the average person easily picture the system would have been delightful.Instead this author chooses to illustrate the Genetic Algorithms through uncommon neural networks amoung other exotic applications. I found myself struggling to understand both the example (I didn't know a thing about neural networks!) and the genetic algorithm.

When buying an Introduction type book, I expected it to be more 'down to earth'.this book is for advanced minds!

An introduction and much more
First it must be said that the book is not an introduction that the non-scientist will easily understand. Some knowledge of computer programming is assumed. It acknowledges this in the last paragraph of the preface. Many of the notations in the book are unfamiliar to business or financial readers. There is no mathematics beyond algebra so the aforementioned prerequisites are the main hills to climb.

Mitchell's book is an overview of genetic algorithm analysis techniques as of 1996. The author gives a history of pre-computer evolutionary strategies and a summary of John Holland's pioneering work. A description of the basic terminology is presented and examples of problems solved using a GA (such as the prisoner's dilemma). The second chapter discusses evolving programs in Lisp and cellular automata. Also included in this chapter is a discussion of predicting dynamical systems. This was the section that has the most interest for me. Also interesting was the summary in this chapter about putting GAs into a neural network so that the ANNs could evolve.

The fifth chapter discusses when to employ a GA for maximum success. I appreciate the clearly thought out discussion of when to choose a GA for a problem. Sometimes authors of these types of books mimic the man with a hammer that thinks everything looks like a nail.

A Great Introduction to Genetic Algorithms
This is a great place to start to learn about genetic algorithms.The writing is clear and not bogged down by jargon.The book is not overly technical; it is written for the layman and has a casual conversational style that is a pleasure to read.

About half of the book is devoted to presenting examples of studies that have used genetic algorithms.These examples are interesting in themselves and also serve to illustrate the variety of genetic approaches that are available.The book also presents conflicting points of view of experts about which algorithms work best and why.This is helpful in combatting the impression that a beginner sometimes gets that everything is simple and all the answers are known. ... Read more