Chapter 5
Human Molecular Genetics: The DNA Revolution and Variation
Dennis H. O'Rourke,
Dennis H. O'Rourke
Professor vice president Fellow
University of Utah, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDennis H. O'Rourke,
Dennis H. O'Rourke
Professor vice president Fellow
University of Utah, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Some Molecular Basics
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Patterns of Variation
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Genomics, Adaptability and Anthropology
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