For all introductory genetics courses. "Concepts of Genetics" emphasizes the fundamental principles of genetics and explores modern techniques and applications of genetic analysis. This bestselling text offers easy-to-understand explanations of complex analytical topics and emphasizes the importance of teaching students to become effective problem solvers. The 12th edition has been extensively updated with comprehensive coverage of important emerging topics such as CRISPR-Cas and the study of posttranscriptional gene regulation in eukaryotes. Special attention is given to the ethical considerations that genetics brings to everyday life, covered in the sections "Genetics," "Ethics and Society," and "Case Study."