Description

For all introductory genetics courses.

Core concepts with a focus on problem solving and ethics

Concepts of Genetics covers the fundamental ideas of genetics while exploring modern techniques and applications of genetic analysis. It offers digestible explanations of complex, analytical topics and aims to equip students to become effective problem solvers.

The 13th Edition has been updated to cover cutting-edge genetics content such as the first-ever gene therapy using genome-editing technology, the use of artificial intelligence in bioinformatical analysis, advances in the field of synthetic biology, and the latest research on human genomic diversity. It includes a new Special Topics Chapter on genetic testing, refined coverage on biological sex and gender identity, enhanced coverage on gene-edited food, and significant updates on genetic techniques and genomic analyses. A new Extra Spicy Question appears in each chapter to bolster the emphasis on problem solving. Additionally, significant revisions embrace diversity and offer an inclusive pedagogical approach to genetics.