The Fundamentals of Modern Statistical Genetics van Nan M. Laird and Christoph Lange is an English-language textbook focused on statistical genetics. This reference work covers modern statistical methods for genetic analysis and is intended for professionals in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and genetics.
The book covers the historical and current development of genetic analyses, from Mendelian inheritance to genome-wide association studies. The focus is on modern statistical genetics, covering various approaches such as aggregation analysis, segregation, and linkage analysis. Practical examples of both simple and complex genetic disorders support the theoretical models.
This textbook requires a background in statistics and offers exercises for different levels. No prior genetic knowledge is required.
In terms of content, it aligns with fields such as probability and statistics, medical genetics, and biostatistics.
Series: Statistics for Biology and Health