Essential Genetics Author:Daniel L. Hartl, Elizabeth W. Jones This timely book is designed to meet the needs of those who offer a modern introductory course in genetics. As research in the field of genetics becomes increasingly complex, it is more challenging to teach introductory students its foundations. The goal of this text is to help students understand the core concepts of gene transmission, muta... more »tion, expression and regulation. Additionally, the presentation encourages students to formulate genetic hypotheses, research the consequences and test the results against observed data.« less