Brenner’s Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2nd Edition covers the field of Genetics from ‘abortive transduction’ through ‘zygote’, with over 1600 entries. Many of the entries include figures to explain difficult concepts. Genetics relies heavily on biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology, so key terms in these disciplines are described as well. We have also included entries describing historical figures in genetics, providing insights into their careers and insights leading to their discoveries.

This eighth edition of A Dictionary of Genetics contains over 7,500 up-to-date and cross-referenced entries, including 540 that are newly written. The entries include the latest terminology, concepts, theories, and techniques, covering not only genetics but also such overlapping disciplines as cell biology, medicine, and evolutionary biology.

Thorough presentation of genetics in the 21st century. Includes foundational concepts, key scientific and historical themes (such as Watson and Crick, Mendelian genetics), ethical issues (such as cloning and genetic testing), and advances in the science (such as DNA fingerprinting and microarray analysis).