Fundamentals of Molecular Evolution |  | Authors: Dan Graur, Wen-Hsiung Li
Publisher: Sinauer Associates
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2 Sub
Pages: 481
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0878932666
Dewey Decimal Number: 572.838
EAN: 9780878932665
ASIN: 0878932666
Publication Date: January 15, 2000
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This book describes the dynamics of evolutionary change at the molecular level, the driving forces behind the evolutionary process, the effects of the various molecular mechanisms on the structure of genes, proteins, and genomes, the methodology involved in dealing with molecular data from an evolutionary perspective, and the logic of molecular hypothesis testing. The Second Edition incorporates newly acquired evolutionary insight from genome projects involving bacteria, plants, and animals, as well as analytical tools that have been developed and perfected in the last decade, and has been brought up to date in line with the many advances in genomics, protein engineering, computational biology, and bioinformatics. The authors explain evolutionary phenomena at the molecular level in a way that can be understood without much prerequisite knowledge of molecular biology, evolution, or mathematics. Both mathematical and intuitive explanations are provided, and examples that support and clarify the many theoretical arguments and methodological discussions are included.
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 One of the best out there January 24, 2008
John R. Mcquiston (Stone Mountain, GA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is probably one of the best if not the best for beginners. I used this in grad school and reccommend this to all budding molecular evolutionists.
An excellent introduction or review of molecular evolutionary principles. November 19, 2009
phylo_phd (US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been using this book as a study guide for my qualifying examinations in evolutionary biology & genetics. It is concise and well-illustrated. The citations to original papers are exceptional. The authors do an amazing job of making difficult material seem simple. I'm now considering using this book as the basis for a lecture course. Maybe for those who enjoy crunching equations for hours this is not the best text, but for everyone else who wants practical knowledge that is readily applicable to phylogenetic and bioinformatic research in the field of molecular evolution--I have seen no better text.
good text February 6, 2007
Yan Hao
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I't a required text book. I've been using it for about 3 weeks. It gives good discription for bioinformatics problems.
In depth, informative March 19, 2001
30 out of 32 found this review helpful
This is a very complex, indepth, informative book on molecular and genetic evolution. Explainations of genetic drift, mutation rates, times to fixation, patterns in evolutionary changes. Lots of statistical information on how allele frequencies change. Written for a knowledgable audiance with a good understanding of evolution and genetics. Gives informative understanding of trends in evolution beyond natural selection. Supports neutral theory of evolution quite strongly.
Good info, easy to understand February 16, 2009
DayZ004 (Lubbock, TX)
I ordered this to go along with a class on molecular systematics and evolution. So far it has been great. I haven't had a genetics class in a while, but I'm having no trouble following the reading. I'd definately recommend this book to anyone else new to the field of who is looking for a good desk reference.
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