Synopsis
This updated and expanded second edition covers over 20,000 concepts and terms for genetics and related disciplines. It provides a useful compendium of classical, molecular and applied aspects of genetics, particularly general and human genetics. It is the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of genetics and relevant areas of biology, such as biochemistry and medical genetics. The cross-references connect the readers to a network of resources and guide them sequentially through comprehensive information far beyond any textbook available. It contains over 1400 illustrations and more than 1,300 current book references and countless additional journal references after the entries. Several hundred of the most important websites are also included. Much more than a standard dictionary, it is a true learning tooll