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Reading the Story in DNA
A beginner's guide to molecular evolution
Lindell Bromham
384 pages
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numerous colour and black-and-white photographs, numerous figures
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246x189mm
978-0-19-929091-8
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Paperback
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07 August 2008
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- The first text to make the use of molecular data in whole organism biology truly accessible to students
- Engaging yet highly informative writing style captures the author's genuine and infectious passion for her subject
- Stunning full colour presentation is the perfect complement to the author's written prose
- Blends clear, straightforward explanations with cutting-edge case studies: there is no sacrifice of content for the sake of accessibility
- Avoids mathematical and statistical detail to focus on the conceptual basis of molecular analysis.
- Unique combination of text, technical information and case studies enables flexible use in whatever way works for the reader
- Online Resource Centre features additional resources for both lecturers and students, enhancing the value of this text as a teaching and learning tool
The world is full of DNA. The salad in your sandwich, the pollen in the air, even the dirt on your shoes contains DNA from which a vast amount of information can be gained, including the identification of individuals and species, the structure and distribution of populations, the origins of lineages and the pace and mechanisms of evolutionary change.
Reading the story in DNA is a beginner's guide to molecular evolution, and is the perfect companion on the journey to a proper understanding of molecular data.
The
central theme of the book is that in order to get ecological or evolutionary information out of molecular data, you must understand the way that the molecular data evolves and the influence that the assumptions you make have on the answers you get.
The book blends beautifully clear explanations with cutting-edge examples from the research literature, drawing on the fields of biodiversity, conservation biology, epidemiology, phylogeography, evolutionary development and ancient DNA to explore topics such as molecular evolutionary theory, phylogenetics, molecular clocks, detecting selection and recombination, and identifying individuals from molecular data.
Technical detail is set apart from the main text, allowing the student to approach the
material in different ways: read only the text and skip the finer details, use the text to understand the technical details or vice versa, or identify key case studies and read the concepts and methods particular to that case.
The use of 'bioinformatic' analyses has revolutionized biology, and there are now few areas of evolution and ecology that remain untouched by molecular data. Today's biology students and researchers need to be familiar with the application of molecular data to answering evolutionary questions. But the most pressing question is usually: "Where do I start?!" This book is the answer.
Online Resource Centre:
The Online Resource Centre features:
- Figures from the book in electronic format, ready
to download
- Tutorial exercises and practical projects
For students:
- Annotated weblinks
- Flashcard glossary
- Topical updates: links to relevant journal articles and websites that describe advancements in the field since the book's publicationReadership: Entry-level biology undergraduates requiring an understanding of the use of molecular data in whole organism biology. Also a valuable primer for postgraduates and researchers who are making use of molecular data in biology for the first time. The text may also be of use to mathematicians and computer programmers working with biological data for the first time.
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Lindell Bromham, Centre for Macroecology and Macroevolution The School of Botany and Zoology, The Australian National University
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"It has a clear niche of its own, as promised in the initial proposal. Students will love it, yet level of understanding is as deep as needed for research students. It's an excellent book.
" - Dr Timothy G. Barraclough, Division of Biology, Imperial College London
"There are good texts that deal with more advanced ideas in this area but these are way too advanced for the typical 1st/2nd year undergraduate. This serves as an excellent bridge.
" - Dr Matthew R Goddard, School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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1: The Story in DNA: what kind of information can I get from DNA?
2: The Immortal Germline: how do I get DNA samples?
3: We are all Mutants: how do I identify individuals?
4: Endless Copies: how do I amplify DNA?
5: Descent with Modification: how do I detect selection?
6: Origin of Species: how do I align sequences?
7: Tree of Life: how do I construct a phylogeny?
8: Tempo and Mode: how do I estimate molecular dates?
9: You are a scientist: what do I do now?
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