Genetics primer for exercise science and health /

Roth, Stephen M., 1973-

Genetics primer for exercise science and health / Stephen M. Roth. - xiii, 177 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Primers in exercise science series . - Primers in exercise science series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-167) and index.

Part I. Basics of genetics. Individual differences : the role of genetics in exercise science and health -- DNA, RNA, and protein -- Transcription, translation, and the genetic code -- Moving genetic material to the next generation -- Heritability and the basics of genetic variation -- Genetic variation and disease -- Linkage disequilibrium, haplotype, and environmental interaction -- Part II. Research design and methods. Getting started : basic skills for genetics research -- Issues in study design and analysis -- Basic laboratory methods in genetics -- Part III. Current findings and extensions of genetics research. Current research findings in the genetics of exercise science and health -- Personalized medicine -- Ethical challenges in genetics and society.

9780736063432 (soft cover) 0736063439 (soft cover)

2007004421


Human genetics
Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Sports--Physiological aspects
Physical fitness--Physiology.
Genetic Techniques

QH431 / .R84 2007

612.044

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