Human Gene Evolution
Author:   Stephen Cooper (University of Michigan Medical School)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
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9780121878702


Pages:   500
Publication Date:   27 April 2011
Format:   Hardback
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Human Gene Evolution


Overview

Presents the principles of human gene evolution in a concise and easy to understand fashion. Uses examples of how evolutionary processes have molded present day genes, drawn from the evolution of humans and other primates, as well as from more primitive organisms. With increasing attention in this expanding area, this review forms a timely publication of our current knowledge of this important field.

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Author:   Stephen Cooper (University of Michigan Medical School)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.100kg
ISBN:  

9780121878702


ISBN 10:   0121878708
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   27 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface. Abbreviations. Introduction and Overview: Structure and Function in the Human Genome. Evolution of the Human Genome. Evolution of Gene Structure: Introns, Exons and Evolution. Genes and Gene Families. Promoters and Transcription Factors. Pseudogenes and their Formation. Mutational Mechanisms in Evolution: Single Base-pair Substitutions. Contractions and Expansions in Gene Size and Number. Gross Gene Rearrangements. Molecular Reconstruction of Ancient Genes/Proteins. Indices of Human Gene Symbols used in the text. Index.

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Professor Cooper has given us a comprehensive, authoritative, fascinating and masterful account of the evolutionary history of the human genes. Human Gene Evolution is recommended for the novice and the experienced alike. --Professor Stylianos Antonarakis


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