Author Description

The 2nd Canadian edition of Genetics: From Genes to Genomes emphasizes not only the core concepts of genetics, but also the cutting-edge discoveries, modern tools, and analytical methods that have made the science of genetics the exciting, vibrant, and dynamic discipline that it is today. This edition continues to build upon the integration of Mendelian and molecular principles, providing students with the links between early genetics understanding and the new molecular discoveries that have changed the way the field of genetics is viewed. Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 2nd Canadian Edition, takes an integrated approach in its presentation of genetics, thereby giving students a strong command of genetics as practiced today by academic and corporate researchers. Principles are related throughout the text in examples, essays, case histories, and Connections sections to make sure students fully understand the relationships between topics. McGraw-Hill Connect® is an award-winning digital teaching and learning platform that helps students get better results, learn and study more efficiently; while helping instructors to increase student engagement, save time with course management, and improve overall course retention. Connect includes SmartBook®, the first and only adaptive reading experience that changes reading from a passive and linear experience, to an engaging and dynamic one. Students' retain more concepts and come to class better prepared. Connect access is available for students to purchase separately, or available to package with the print text.