Human evolutionary genetics is a rapidly expanding and popular subject of the post-genomic era, and is becoming increasingly recognized as an essential part of medicine, anthropology and forensic science. It has an intuitive appeal for students and professionals alike, connected to our common desire to understand our origins.
Human Evolutionary Genetics describes the molecular basis of human genetic variation and the mechanisms which give rise to it. It introduces principles behind the use of molecular genetic data to understand human evolution and population histories. It also explains how variation within human populations impacts upon the quest of modern medical genetics for genes involved in common disorders, and in different reactions to drugs. Human Evolutionary Genetics synthesizes the different aspects and presents them in a lively and authoritative way. This text will prove to be an invaluable resource for courses in:
- Human Evolution
- Human Variation
- Biological Anthropology
- Human Population Genetics
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