An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics / Edition 2

by Lindell Bromham

Overview

DNA can be extracted and sequenced from a diverse range of biological samples, providing a vast amount of information about evolution and ecology. The analysis of DNA sequences contributes to evolutionary biology at all levels, from dating the origin of the biological kingdoms to untangling family relationships.

An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics presents the fundamental concepts and intellectual tools you need to understand how the genome records information about evolutionary past and processes, how that information can be "read", and what kinds of questions we can use that information to answer. Starting with evolutionary principles, and illustrated throughout with biological examples, it is the perfect starting point on the journey to an understanding of the way molecular data is used in modern biology.

Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre features:

For registered adopters of the book:
- Class plans for one-hour hands-on sessions associated with each chapter
- Figures from the textbook to view and download

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198736363
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/28/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	536
Product dimensions:	10.48(w) x 7.79(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Lindell Bromham, Professor, Research School of Biology, Australian National University

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - The story in DNA2. DNA - The immortal germline3. Mutation - We are all mutants4. Replication - Endless copies5. Genome - Accident and design6. Gene - Making an organism7. Selection - Descent with modification8. Drift - Chance and necessity9. Species - Origin of species10. Alignment - Same but different11. Phylogeny - Tree of life12. Hypotheses - Seeing the wood for the trees13. Rates - Tempo and mode14. Dates - Telling the time