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The Evolution of the Genome

By T. Ryan Gregory Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology & 2002 - Zoology from the University of Guelph in Onta

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2005
ISBN
9780123014634, 0-12-301463-8
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
5 MB (4806126 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
767\767
Topic
Biology Zoology
Time added
2010-04-25 21:59:20

Description

The Evolution of the Genome provides a much needed overview of genomic study through clear, detailed, expert-authored discussions of the key areas in genome biology. This includes the evolution of genome size, genomic parasites, gene and ancient genome duplications, polypoidy, comparative genomics, and the implications of these genome-level phenomena for evolutionary theory. In addition to reviewing the current state of knowledge of these fields in an accessible way, the various chapters also provide historical and conceptual background information, highlight the ways in which the critical questions are actually being studied, indicate some important areas for future research, and build bridges across traditional professional and taxonomic boundaries. The Evolution of the Genome will serve as a critical resource for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and established scientists alike who are interested in the issue of genome evolution in the broadest sense. ·Provides detailed, clearly written chapters authored by leading researchers in their respective fields ·

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