Genomes 5 is completely revised and updated. This modern textbook focuses on genomes and the research methods for them. It is suitable for higher education and self-study in biology and genomics, with a focus on advanced levels.
Content and structure
The book is divided into four parts:
- Techniques: current sequencing and assembly methods, including long-read DNA sequencing.
- Genome anatomy: treatments of eukaryotic, prokaryotic, and viral genomes, including organelles and mobile genetic elements.
- Genome function: genome-wide RNA mapping, gene function via CRISPR-Cas9 and GWAS, DNA packaging, epigenome modifications, non-coding RNAs, and regulatory sequences.
- Genome evolution: evolution of the epigenome, human evolution with genomics, and applications in plant breeding via population genomics.
Key features
- Clear structure with overview chapters.
- Extensive illustrations to clarify concepts and mechanisms.
- Each chapter contains short questions and in-depth assignments to test understanding.
- Up-to-date with recent research results from the 2020s.
- Relevant for use in higher education, research, and independent study.
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