Statistical Genetics Gene Mapping Through Linkage and Association

The mapping of the human genome means it is now feasible to conduct large genome-wide linkage and association studies for complex (i.e. caused by more than one gene) behaviours and diseases so the focus of research is now to identify the genes responsible for such conditions. Identifying these genes will help to understand why some people are prone to mental and physical disease, improve early diagnosis, and eventually could lead to treatments. Statistical Genetics: Gene Mapping Through Linkage and Association will be an advanced textbook on statistical genetics, focusing on conducting genetic linkage and association analysis in the post-genomic era. It will cover both established and new methodologies, providing the genetic and statistical theory on which they are based. Worked examples of important methods will be given, as well as study design and sources of error.Posthuma, Danielle is the author of 'Statistical Genetics Gene Mapping Through Linkage and Association', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415410403 and ISBN 0415410401.