There is a growing awareness of the important role that human genetics plays in individual differences in human behavior. Human Genetics for the Social Sciences introduces students of the social and behavioral sciences to the basic biological concepts underscoring the study of genetics. Carey explains basic biological concepts while covering principles of genetics, evolution and evolutionary psychology, and the genetics of individual differences. Selective coverage of research in genetics, focusing on areas of most relevance to the social sciences, enables students to appreciate the role of genetics in everyday human behavior. Recommended for social science courses in Human Development, Personality, Psychology, Individual and Family Studies, Human Development, Education, and Sociology.

• Chapter introductions and highlighted key terms aid student comprehension.
• Text boxes explore issues in depth and figures and tables visually augment text discussion.
• Advanced Topics sections present technical issues at the end of selected chapters.
• Suggested Readings at the end of each chapter to guide students to further information.

An accompanying fully interactive web site introduces students to basic principles of genetics, supplying students with quizzes, learning exercises, articles on advanced topics in genetics, as well as links to a variety of related web resources.

Biological Action of Low Doses of Radiation - A Novel View on the Problem

Fragen, UEbungen und Falle zum Lernen! Dieses Buch ist das ideale Begleit- und UEbungsbuch zum Lehrbuch "Fachwissen MTRA", kann aber auch fur sich stehend als UEbungsbuch zur Vertiefung des MTRA-Wissens benutzt werden. Es hilft, das Gelernte zu vertiefen und durch Fallbeispiele in die Praxis zu ubertragen. Nach Fallen gegliedert, werden reale Situationen beschrieben, mit Fragen und Loesungen dargestellt sowie mit zahlreichen Abbildungen versehen. An vielen Stellen kann der Leser selbst mit dem Buch interagieren, etwa bei der Beschriftung anatomischer oder radiologischer Abbildungen. Das leserfreundliche Layout mit Randspalte erlaubt zudem, eigene Notizen und Antwortmoeglichkeiten ins Buch zu schreiben. Viele Kapitel und Themen, die in der MTRA-Ausbildung und dem MTRA-Arbeitsalltag zentral sind, werden hier erneut aufgegriffen und in Fallbeispielen beleuchtet: Anatomie Besonderheiten in der Padiatrie Computertomographie Durchleuchtung Kontrastmittel Konventionelle Roentgendiagnostik Nuklearmedizin Patient im Krankenhaus Qualitatssicherung/-management RIS/PACS inkl. Datenschutz Sonographie Strahlenschutz Strahlentherapie Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Highlighting the latest and the most timely aspects of Alzheimer's disease research, this text will enable scientists in related research fields, as well as physicians working with Alzheimer's disease patients, to obtain a quick and complete overview of the current state of the art in one of the most exciting fields in neuroscience research. Leading scientists have contributed articles focusing on key developments in this field. This includes an overview about the pathology, the genetics of familial Alzheimer's disease, proteolytic generation and aggregation of amyloid -peptide, presenilins, risk factors such as ApoE, and transgenic animal models. Some of the latest developments in Alzheimer's disease research, including the effect of presenilin knock outs on amyloid -peptide generation, are also included.