Our genome is the blueprint for our existence: it encodes all the
information we need to develop from a single cell into a hugely
complicated functional organism. Yet it is more than a static
information store: our genome is a dynamic, tightly-regulated
collection of genes, which switch on and off in many combinations
to give the variety of cells from which our bodies are formed. But
how do we identify the genes that make up our genome? How do we
determine their function? And how do different genes form the
regulatory networks that direct the processes of life? Introduction
to Genomics is the most up-to-date and complete textbook for
students approaching the subject for the first time. Lesk's
engaging writing style brings a narrative to a disparate field of
study and offers a fascinating insight into what can be revealed
from the study of genomes. The book covers: the similarities and
differences between organisms; how different organisms evolved; how
the genome is constructed and how it operates; and what our
understanding of genomics means in terms of our future health and
wellbeing. The Online Resource Centre accompanying Introduction to
Genomics features: For students: - Extensive and imaginative
weblems (web-based problems) for each chapter designed to give you
practice with the tools required for further study and research in
the field - Hints and answers to end-of-chapter problems and
exercises support your self-directed learning - Guided tour of
websites and major archival databanks in genomics offer a wealth of
resources to springboard your own research - Journal club: links to
related research articles on topics covered in the book are paired
with engaging questions to improve your interpretation of the
primary literature - Rotating figures allow you to visualize
complex structures For registered adopters: - Downloadable figures
from the book.
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