Advances in Genetics

The field of genetics is rapidly evolving, and new medical breakthroughs are occurring as a result of advances in our knowledge of genetics. This series continually publishes important reviews of the broadest interest to geneticists and their colleagues in affiliated disciplines.

1. A Kernel of Truth: Statistical Advances in Polygenic Variance Component Models for Complex Human Pedigrees

John Blangero, Vincent P. Diego, Thomas D. Dyer, Marcio Almeida, Juan Peralta, Jack W. Kent Jr., Jeff T. Williams, Laura Almasy, and Harald H. H. Göring

2. Fungal Cell Wall Organization and Biosynthesis

Stephen J. Free

3. Polycomb Group Response Elements in Drosophila and Vertebrates Judith A. Kassis and J. Lesley Brown

Molecular geneticists, clinical geneticists, neurologists, neuroscientists, molecular biologists, and biochemists.

• Includes methods for testing with ethical, legal, and social implications
• Critically analyzes future