Genetics: Principles and Practice

Genetics: Principles and Practice (Alexandrian: Genética: Principios y Práctica) is a textbook written by Silvia Divata and Juán Wiley in 1694 AN. The book is considered as a benchmark for textbooks on genetics, and life sciences in general. The book is divided into four 'themes'. The book has been updated and reissued numerous times, with the 9th edition finished in 1717 AN.

Overall, the textbook provides a comprehensive overview of gentics, from basic principes to technologies and genetic research.

Synopsis

Theme 1: Introduction to Genetics

The first part provides an introduction to the field of genetics, including its history, and molecular and hereditary genetics. It lays the foundation for understanding genetic principles and processes. It is the longest part of the textbook.

Theme 2: Gene Expression and Regulation

This part covers the principles of molecular biology, the flow of genetic information, as well as DNA, RNA, and proteins.

Theme 3: Genetic Analysis

This part covers the various techniques and methods used to analyse genetics. It also includes a discussion on genetic diseases.

Theme 4: Genetic Technologies

This part explores the technologies used to manipulate genetic material, including genetic engineering and genomics. It also includes a discussion on the ethics and social issues of genetic research.

Theme	Chapter	Pages
I	1: History of Genetics	5-25
	2: The Molecular Basis of Genetics	26-58
	3: Mendelian Genetics	59-105
	4: Chromosomes and Cell Division	106-138
	5: Genetic Variation	139-178
II	6: Gene Expression	179-204
	7: Regulation of Gene Expression	205-239
	8: Genomics and Transcriptomics	240-272
III	9: Genetic Analysis in Model Organisms	273-308
	10: Genetic Analysis in Humans and the Human Genome	309-357
	11: Quantitative Genetics	358-382
	12: Population Genetics	383-411
IV	13: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology	412-445
	14: Genomic Medicine and Personalized Genetics	446-479
	15: Ethics and Social Implications of Genetics	480-502

Supplementary

The book comes with several supplementary educational materials. These are the Study Guide, which provides review questions, practice problems, and summaries of important concepts; the Laboratory Manual, which provides students with guidance on activities such as DNA extraction, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, and genetic mapping; and interactive software known as GeneLabs, which have visualisations and simulations of genetic processes such as meiosis, gene expression, and DNA replication.