How Genes Influence Behavior - Couverture souple

Flint, Jonathan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199559902 ISBN 13 : 9780199559909

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2010

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Présentation de l'éditeur

How important are genetic influences on behavior? How many genes influence an individual behavior, and how much influence does a single gene have? How do genes interact with the environment to influence the development of behavioral traits? What are the differences between humans and 'simpler' organisms when it comes to the genetic control of behavior? How Genes Influence Behavior is a unique introduction to behavioral genetics, which combines conceptual rigor with accessibility to answer questions such as these - answers that carry important implications for the nature of who we are. Offering unparalleled insights into how behavioural genetics is probed through real-world research, it considers evidence from humans and the major model organisms of mouse, fruit-fly and nematode worm to demonstrate how much of our current understanding of the genetic basis of human behavior stems from our exploration of other animals. Further, it uses these studies to connect the key themes of the book - the nature of gene action, and the inter-relationship of genetic and environmental influences on behaviour - across organisms, highlighting key commonalities and differences. The book also shows the major impact that neurobiology is having on our understanding of the field, to give a true depiction of behavioral genetics in the 21st century. However, care is taken throughout not to overwhelm the reader with scientific detail. Instead, the authors make the book fun to read without sacrificing accuracy or devaluing the complexity of the subject matter: they 'personalize' the science, mixing more standard narrative with biographical details to make the subject come alive. With the media filled with talk of the discovery of genes 'for' an array of human behaviors, there has never been a more pressing need for today's students - tomorrow's researchers - to be equipped with a clear, balanced view of the field. How Genes Influence Behavior is the perfect guide for all students, delivered in the words of three researchers who have witnessed first-hand the emergence of this fascinating field, and whose own investigations have been central to our current understanding of it. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany How Genes Influence Behavior features the following resources for lecturers and students. For registered adopters Figures from the book, available to download For students Hyperlinks to primary literature cited in the text

Revue de presse

This is an extremely accessible and fun to read textbook about molecular genetic research into behaviour and psychopathology. The authors have made great efforts to make the subject matter that can be 'scary' to students, very easy to read. Difficult concepts are explained clearly and the text is full of entertaining anecdotes that are likely to help the students remember the factual content of the chapters. (Dr Essi Viding, University College London)

I found this informative and brilliantly-written. I think students will enjoy learning from this resource which is current, engaging and witty. Two of the best researchers in the field have come together to share their most interesting and exciting career-stories. (Dr Alice Gregory, Goldsmiths, University of London)

Without question, this is, by far, the best account for non-specialists of how genes influence behaviour. (Michael Rutter, Psychological Medicine)

These titans of research have crafted a helpful introduction to the relationship between genes and behavior, an introduction that is also unique for its interdisciplinary approach to genetic questions. (Debby Tsuang and Andrew David, The American Journal of Psychiatry)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199559902
• ISBN 13: 9780199559909
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 264