Principles of Behavioral Genetics - Couverture souple

Anholt, Dr. Robert R.H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0123725755 ISBN 13 : 9780123725752

Editeur : Academic Press, 2009

Synopsis

Book by Anholt Robert R H Mackay Trudy F C

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Principles of Behavioral Genetics provides an introduction to the fascinating science that aims to understand how our genes determine what makes us tick. It presents a comprehensive overview of the relationship between genes, brain, and behavior.

Introductory chapters give clear explanations of basic processes of the nervous system and fundamental principles of genetics of complex traits without excessive statistical jargon. Individual chapters describe the genetics of social interactions, olfaction and taste, memory and learning, circadian behavior, locomotion, sleep, and addiction, as well as the evolution of behavior.

Whereas the focus is on genetics, neurobiological and ecological aspects are also included to provide intellectual breadth. The book uses examples that span the gamut from classical model organisms to non-model systems and human biology, and include both laboratory and field studies. Samples of historical information accentuate the text to provide the reader with an appreciation of the history of the field.

This book will be a valuable resource for future generations of scientists who focus on the field of behavioral genetics.

• Defines the emerging science of behavioral genetics
• Engagingly written by two leading experts in behavioral genetics
• Clear explanations of basic quantitative genetic, neurogenetic and genomic applications to the study of behavior
• Numerous examples ranging from model organisms to non-model systems and humans
• Concise overviews and summaries for each chapter

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Principles of Behavioral Genetics presents the field of behavioral genetics. It emphasizes unifying principles, which, as a comprehensive discipline, encompasses not only studies of model organisms but the study of people, as well. Along with addressing behavior as a consequence of genetics, the book demonstrates the neurobiological and ecological aspects of behavioral genetics. In addition, it discusses evolutionary genetics and gene flow populations in relation to behavioral genetics.
The book starts by discussing the history of the young field of behavioral genetics, and it continues with a description of the fundamental functions and the organization of the nervous system. The book goes on to offer basic topics related to quantitative genetic principles, and it focuses on a wide range of commonly studied behaviors, including chemoreception, circadian activity and sleep, social behaviors, locomotion, learning and memory, and addiction. This book will be a valuable resource for future generations of scientists who focus on the field of behavioral genetics.

* Defines the emerging science of behavioral genetics
* Engagingly written by two leading experts in behavioral genetics
* Clear explanations of basic quantitative genetic, neurogenetic and genomic applications to the study of behavior
* Numerous examples ranging from model organisms to non-model systems and humans
* Concise overviews and summaries for each chapter

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0123725755
• ISBN 13: 9780123725752
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 344