Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome

Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309038405

There is growing enthusiasm in the scientific community about the prospect of mapping and sequencing the human genome, a monumental project that will have far-reaching consequences for medicine, biology, technology, and other fields. But how will such an effort be organized and funded? How will we develop the new technologies that are needed? What new legal, social, and ethical questions will be raised? Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome is a blueprint for this proposed project. The authors offer a highly readable explanation of the technical aspects of genetic mapping and sequencing, and they recommend specific interim and long-range research goals, organizational strategies, and funding levels. They also outline some of the legal and social questions that might arise and urge their early consideration by policymakers.

Approaches to Gene Mapping in Complex Human Diseases

Approaches to Gene Mapping in Complex Human Diseases
Author: Jonathan L. Haines
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1998-10-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Overview of mapping common and genetically complex human disease traits (J. L. Haines, M. A. Pericak-Vance). Basic concepts in genetics (M. C. Speer). Defining disease phenotypes (A. S. Aylsworth). Basic concepts in linkage analysis ( M. A. Pericak-Vance). Determining the genetic component of a disease (L. A. Farrer, L. A. Cupples). Patient and family participation in genetic research studies (P. E. Cohen, C. Wolpert). Sample size and power (M. C. Speer). The collection of biological samples for DNA analysis (J. M. Vance). Methods of genotyping (J. M. Vance, K. B. Othmane). Database design for gene mapping studies (C. Haynes, C. Blach). Genomic screening (J. L. Haines). Lod score analysis (J. Xu, D. A. Meyers, M. A. Pericak-Vance). Sib pair analysis (D. E. Goldgar). Affected relative pair analysis (J. L. Haines). Linkage disequilibrium and allelic association (M. A. Pericak-Vance). Using public databases (J. L. Haines). Laboratory approaches toward gene identification (D. A. Marchuk). Examining complex genetic interactions (J. M. Schildkraut). Glossary. Appendix: useful websites for genetic analysis. Index.

Heritable Human Genome Editing

Heritable Human Genome Editing
Author: The Royal Society
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2021-01-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309671132

Heritable human genome editing - making changes to the genetic material of eggs, sperm, or any cells that lead to their development, including the cells of early embryos, and establishing a pregnancy - raises not only scientific and medical considerations but also a host of ethical, moral, and societal issues. Human embryos whose genomes have been edited should not be used to create a pregnancy until it is established that precise genomic changes can be made reliably and without introducing undesired changes - criteria that have not yet been met, says Heritable Human Genome Editing. From an international commission of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and the U.K.'s Royal Society, the report considers potential benefits, harms, and uncertainties associated with genome editing technologies and defines a translational pathway from rigorous preclinical research to initial clinical uses, should a country decide to permit such uses. The report specifies stringent preclinical and clinical requirements for establishing safety and efficacy, and for undertaking long-term monitoring of outcomes. Extensive national and international dialogue is needed before any country decides whether to permit clinical use of this technology, according to the report, which identifies essential elements of national and international scientific governance and oversight.

Genetics and Genomics of Eye Disease

Genetics and Genomics of Eye Disease
Author: Xiaoyi Raymond Gao
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2019-09-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128167270

Genetics and Genomics of Eye Disease: Advancing to Precision Medicine thoroughly examines the latest genomics methods for studying eye disease, including complex eye disorders associated with multiple genes. GWAS, WES, WGS, RNA-sequencing, and transcriptome analysis as employed in ocular genomics are discussed in-depth, as are genomics findings tied to early-onset glaucoma, strabismus, age-related macular degeneration, adult-onset glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, and leber congenital amaurosis, among other diseases. Research and clinical specialists offer guidance on conducting preventative screenings and counseling patients, as well as the promise of machine learning, computational statistics and artificial intelligence in advancing ocular genomics research. - Offers thorough guidance on conducting genetic and genomic studies of eye disease - Examines the genetic basis of a wide range of complex eye diseases and single-gene and Mendelian disorders - Discusses the application of genetic testing and genetic risk prediction in eye disease diagnosis and patient counseling

The Science of Health Disparities Research

The Science of Health Disparities Research
Author: Irene Dankwa-Mullan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119374812

Integrates the various disciplines of the science of health disparities in one comprehensive volume The Science of Health Disparities Research is an indispensable source of up-to-date information on clinical and translational health disparities science. Building upon the advances in health disparities research over the past decade, this authoritative volume informs policies and practices addressing the diseases, disorders, and gaps in health outcomes that are more prevalent in minority populations and socially disadvantaged communities. Contributions by recognized scholars and leaders in the field—featuring contemporary research, conceptual models, and a broad range of scientific perspectives—provide an interdisciplinary approach to reducing inequalities in population health, encouraging community engagement in the research process, and promoting social justice. In-depth chapters help readers better understand the specifics of minority health and health disparities while demonstrating the importance of advancing theory, refining measurement, improving investigative methods, and diversifying scientific research. In 26 chapters, the book examines topics including the etiology of health disparities research, the determinants of population health, research ethics, and research in African American, Asians, Latino, American Indian, and other vulnerable populations. Providing a unified framework on the principles and applications of the science of health disparities research, this important volume: Defines the field of health disparities science and suggests new directions in scholarship and research Explains basic definitions, principles, and concepts for identifying, understanding and addressing health disparities Provides guidance on both conducting health disparities research and translating the results Examines how social, historical and contemporary injustices may influence the health of racial and ethnic minorities Illustrates the increasing national and global importance of addressing health disparities Discusses population health training, capacity-building, and the transdisciplinary tools needed to advance health equity A significant contribution to the field, The Science of Health Disparities Research is an essential resource for students and basic and clinical researchers in genetics, population genetics, and public health, health care policymakers, and epidemiologists, medical students, and clinicians, particularly those working with minority, vulnerable, or underserved populations.

Linkage Disequilibrium and Association Mapping

Linkage Disequilibrium and Association Mapping
Author: Andrew R. Collins
Publisher: Humana
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2007-08-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781588296696

As researchers continue to make enormous progress in mapping disease genes, exciting, novel, and complex analyses have emerged. In this book, scientists from around the world, who are leaders in this field, contribute their vast experience and expertise to produce a comprehensive and fascinating text for researchers and clinicians alike. They provide cutting-edge analysis of the most up-to-date and preeminent information available.

A History of Genetics

A History of Genetics
Author: Alfred Henry Sturtevant
Publisher: CSHL Press
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780879696078

In the small “Fly Room†at Columbia University, T.H. Morgan and his students, A.H. Sturtevant, C.B. Bridges, and H.J. Muller, carried out the work that laid the foundations of modern, chromosomal genetics. The excitement of those times, when the whole field of genetics was being created, is captured in this book, written in 1965 by one of those present at the beginning. His account is one of the few authoritative, analytic works on the early history of genetics. This attractive reprint is accompanied by a website, http://www.esp.org/books/sturt/history/ offering full-text versions of the key papers discussed in the book, including the world's first genetic map.

Genetic Analysis of Complex Disease

Genetic Analysis of Complex Disease
Author: Jonathan L. Haines
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2007-02-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0471781134

Second Edition features the latest tools for uncovering thegenetic basis of human disease The Second Edition of this landmark publication bringstogether a team of leading experts in the field to thoroughlyupdate the publication. Readers will discover the tremendousadvances made in human genetics in the seven years that haveelapsed since the First Edition. Once again, the editorshave assembled a comprehensive introduction to the strategies,designs, and methods of analysis for the discovery of genes incommon and genetically complex traits. The growing social, legal,and ethical issues surrounding the field are thoroughly examined aswell. Rather than focusing on technical details or particularmethodologies, the editors take a broader approach that emphasizesconcepts and experimental design. Readers familiar with theFirst Edition will find new and cutting-edge materialincorporated into the text: Updated presentations of bioinformatics, multiple comparisons,sample size requirements, parametric linkage analysis, case-controland family-based approaches, and genomic screening New methods for analysis of gene-gene and gene-environmentinteractions A completely rewritten and updated chapter on determininggenetic components of disease New chapters covering molecular genomic approaches such asmicroarray and SAGE analyses using single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) and cDNA expression data, as well as quantitative trait loci(QTL) mapping The editors, two of the world's leading genetic epidemiologists,have ensured that each chapter adheres to a consistent and highstandard. Each one includes all-new discussion questions andpractical examples. Chapter summaries highlight key points, and alist of references for each chapter opens the door to furtherinvestigation of specific topics. Molecular biologists, human geneticists, geneticepidemiologists, and clinical and pharmaceutical researchers willfind the Second Edition a helpful guide to understanding thegenetic basis of human disease, with its new tools for detectingrisk factors and discovering treatment strategies.

Gene-Mapping Techniques and Applications

Gene-Mapping Techniques and Applications
Author: Lawrence B. Schook
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 100010463X

This book explains current strategies for mapping genomes of higher organisms and explores applications of gene mapping to agriculturally important species of plants and animals. It also explores the experimental techniques used for genetic and physical mapping of genes.

Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment

Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2006-11-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309133815

Over the past century, we have made great strides in reducing rates of disease and enhancing people's general health. Public health measures such as sanitation, improved hygiene, and vaccines; reduced hazards in the workplace; new drugs and clinical procedures; and, more recently, a growing understanding of the human genome have each played a role in extending the duration and raising the quality of human life. But research conducted over the past few decades shows us that this progress, much of which was based on investigating one causative factor at a time—often, through a single discipline or by a narrow range of practitioners—can only go so far. Genes, Behavior, and the Social Environment examines a number of well-described gene-environment interactions, reviews the state of the science in researching such interactions, and recommends priorities not only for research itself but also for its workforce, resource, and infrastructural needs.