Genomic Imprinting and Kinship
| Author | : David Haig |
| Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
| Total Pages | : 244 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : 081353027X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780813530277 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (277 Downloads) |
Download or read book Genomic Imprinting and Kinship written by David Haig and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genomic imprinting allows scientists to trace genes to the parent of origin. This volume presents a collection of 13 papers by David Haig (organisimic and evolutionary biology, Harvard U.) on genomic imprinting. He argues that our paternally and maternally active genes do not work in cooperation with each other and in fact are in competition. Each paper is followed by commentary by the author, providing background information and discussing developments since its publication. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.
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