Genetics, a transformative science that changes theories, practices (health, production), and ideologies, is a powerful focal point of modern scientific thought, with the 21st century considered the century of Genetics, Biotechnology, and Biomedicine.
In its revised form, this book covers a wide range of knowledge: from Classical to Molecular Genetics, with many relevant biomedical and biotechnological references, pedagogical-educational considerations, interdisciplinary multifaceted extensions, and bioethical concerns.
The update of the new edition significantly enriches the scientific information on the incredibly rapid advancements in knowledge in Genetics.
Among other topics, the book examines issues such as:
-The historical perspective of Genetics and the numerous related Nobel Prizes.
-The bridging and continuity of Classical - Mendelian - Molecular Genetics.
-Mutation, DNA errors, and their repair.
-Recombinant DNA technology and biotechnological, biomedical applications (cloning, genetically modified organisms, etc.)
-The structure and function of the gene, genomics, and proteomics.
Human Genetics, mapping of the human genome, genetic diseases, gene therapy, carcinogenesis, etc.
-The quantitative approach to Genetics and Synthetic Biology and Medicine.
-Genetic fluidity, transposable elements, Cytogenetics.
-Extranuclear inheritance and mitochondrial diseases.
-Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, Familial Genetics, new drugs.
-Behavioral Genetics and learning-education.
-The evolution of life and the evolution of humans.