Gene-Environment Interactions : Fundamentals of Ecogenetics
| Series: | |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Subject: | Genetic toxicology, Ecological genetics, Environmentally induced diseases--Genetic as, Disease susceptibility--Genetic aspects, Human genetics--Variation |
| Authors: | Lucio G. Costa , David L. Eaton |
| Pages: | 576 pages |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| ISBN: | 9780471467816 |
| Call No: | RA 1224.3 G437 2006 |
Understanding the play between heredity and environment, and relating it to disease causation, is the task of ecogenetics. Gene-Environment Interactions: Fundamentals of Ecogenetics presents the first comprehensive survey of this discipline, reflecting its relationship with toxicology, epidemiology, pharmacology, public health, and other medical and biological fields. Packed with clear examples illustrating concepts, as well as numerous tables and figures, Gene-Environment Interactions: Fundamentals of Ecogenetics is a unique resource for a wide range of physicians, students, and other specialists.