Gene and Molecular Behaviour

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Molecular biology of chromosomes, DNA and genes. 3. Concept of molecular gene. 4. Molecular genetics. 5. Structure and functions of human genome. 6. Genes, environment and human behaviour. 7. Complex relationship of genes and behaviour. 8. Analysis of inheritance pattern. 9. Genes and heredity. 10. Genes and criminal behaviour. 11. Genetics of animal's behaviour. 12. Genetic analysis of non-sexual behaviour in drosophila. 13. Understanding neural and behavioural plasticity. 14. Developmental behavioural genetics. Bibliography. Index.

"This book gives a broad overview of recombinant DNA techniques and the theoretical know how of genes for the genetic engineer, with illustrative examples of applications. Several aspects of molecular genetic techniques are overviewed and possible research strategies are explained. Encompassing the areas of bioinformatics and genomics, the text gets behind the hope of the behavioural genetics debate, and covers the social, economic and most importantly, the ethical aspects of research in this filed. Providing current, authoritative coverage of a fast changing field, the book is an invaluable resource on a subject, which has been the centre of attention of scientists for the past fifteen years or so.

With a cohesive subject matter, comprehensive account of the issue, and a coherently written material the book promises to be a source of enlightening knowledge on the fascinating and compelling field for researchers, students and experts." (jacket)