Human Gene Evolution

List of contents

Part 1. Introduction and Overview. 1. Structure and Function in the Human Genomes. 2. Evolution of the Human Genomes. Part 2. Evolution of Gene Structure. 3. Introns, Exons and Evolution. 4. Genes and Gene Families. 5. Promoters and Transcriptions Factors. 6. Pseudigenes and their Formation. Part 3. Mutational Mechanisms in Evolution. 7. Single Base-pair Substitutions. 8. Contractions and Expansions in Gene Size and Number. 9. Genes and Rearrangements. 10. Molecular Reconstruction of Ancient Genes/Proteins.

About the author

David N. Cooper , Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.

Summary

Human Gene Evolution deals with the origins of human genes, describes their structure, function, organisation and expression.

Additional text

"This book containing a wealth of information, has been written by the most competent author..I have no doubt that this book is masterfully written and excellently organised, it will serve as an encyclopaedic source of information". Human Genetics 200

Product details

• Authors: David Cooper, David (University of Wales Cooper, David N. Cooper
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.06.1999
• EAN: 9781859961513
• ISBN: 978-1-85996-151-3
• No. of pages: 510
• Weight: 1104 g
• Series: Human Molecular Genetics S; Human Molecular Genetics S
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Genetics, genetic engineering; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, molecular biology, Human biology, Genetics (non-medical)