Genetic Influences On Human Fertility And Sexuality

Author : Joseph Lee Rodgers,David C. Rowe,Warren B. Miller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461544678

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Genetic Influences on Human Fertility and Sexuality by Joseph Lee Rodgers,David C. Rowe,Warren B. Miller Pdf

Recent work in quantitative biology has shown theoretically why Fisher's Fundamental Theorem of Natural Selection does not preclude genetic influences on fertility, sexuality, and related processes. Genetic Influences on Human Fertility and Sexuality takes the next step, and presents a number of successful empirical searches for such genetic influence on a broad range of processes, such as puberty, marriage, sexual behavior, and twinning. Employing a broad range of methodological approaches, including molecular and behavioral genetics, this book weaves a new theoretical framework that shows how genes can help relate fertility planning to fertility outcome, and how puberty, sexuality, marriage, and reproduction can be conceptually linked through the genes that contribute to individual differences in the human process.

Author : Joseph Lee Rodgers,Hans-Peter Kohler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461511373

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The Biodemography of Human Reproduction and Fertility by Joseph Lee Rodgers,Hans-Peter Kohler Pdf

The book that you hold in your hands is the second in a series. The two titles in the series are the following: Genetic Influences on Human Fertility and Sexuality: Theoretical and Empirical Contributions from the Biological and Behavior Sciences Edited by Joseph Lee Rodgers, David C. Rowe, & Warren B. Miller Published by Kluwer Academic Press, 2000 The Biodemography of Human Reproduction and Fertility Edited by Joseph Lee Rodgers & Hans-Peter Kohler Published by Kluwer Academic Press, 2002 The series has published chapters by researchers who study human fertility, from a particular perspective: Biodemography. We welcome your interest and participation in this developing subfield. Or, perhaps, biodemography may be better referred to as a "superfield. " Because biodemography so naturally crosses interdisciplinary boundaries, and because its application draws together researchers from disparate disciplines, it may well be more appropriate to consider that biodemography subsumes a number of other disciplines, rather than the other way around. In this preface, we will describe our own efforts and those of many others to promote and develop the study of human fertility, using methods, models, and theories from both biological and demographic domains. In December, 1997, 25 participants from three different countries gathered in Tucson, Arizona for a small conference with the title "Genetic Influences on Fertility-Related Processes. " That conference represented a fascinating blending of research from two apparently separate domains.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel for the Workshop on the Biodemography of Fertility and Family Behavior
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-05-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309087186

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Offspring by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Population,Panel for the Workshop on the Biodemography of Fertility and Family Behavior Pdf

Despite recent advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of human behavior, little of this work has penetrated into formal demography. Very few demographers worry about how biological processes might affect voluntary behavior choices that have demographic consequences even though behavioral geneticists have documented genetics effects on variables such as parenting and divorce. Offspring: Human Fertility Behavior in Demographic Perspective brings together leading researchers from a wide variety of disciplines to review the state of research in this emerging field and to identify promising research directions for the future.

Author : P.H. Vogt
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783318060980

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Genetics of Human Infertility by P.H. Vogt Pdf

Infertility affects more than one in ten couples worldwide and is related to highly heterogeneous pathologies sometimes only discernible in the germ line. Its complex etiology often, but not always, includes genetic factors besides anatomical defects, immunological interference, and environmental aspects. Nearly 30% of infertility cases are probably caused only by genetic defects. Thereby experimental animal knockout models convincingly show that infertility can be caused by single or multiple gene defects. Translating those basic research findings into clinical studies is challenging, leaving genetic causes for the vast majority of infertility patients unexplained. Nevertheless, a large number of candidate genes have been revealed by sophisticated molecular methods. This book provides a comprehensive overview on the subject of infertility written by the leading authorities in this field. It covers topics including basic biological, cytological, and molecular studies, as well as common and uncommon syndromes. It is a must-read for human geneticists, endocrinologists, epidemiologists, zoologists, and counsellors in human genetics, infertility, and assisted reproduction.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309132978

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Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Understanding the Biology of Sex and Gender Differences Pdf

It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.

Author : Yong-Kyu Kim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387767277

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Handbook of Behavior Genetics by Yong-Kyu Kim Pdf

This handbook provides research guidelines to study roles of the genes and other factors involved in a variety of complex behaviors. Utilizing methodologies and theories commonly used in behavior genetics, each chapter features an overview of the selected topic, current issues, as well as current and future research.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V)
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309039956

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Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V) Pdf

This book reevaluates the health risks of ionizing radiation in light of data that have become available since the 1980 report on this subject was published. The data include new, much more reliable dose estimates for the A-bomb survivors, the results of an additional 14 years of follow-up of the survivors for cancer mortality, recent results of follow-up studies of persons irradiated for medical purposes, and results of relevant experiments with laboratory animals and cultured cells. It analyzes the data in terms of risk estimates for specific organs in relation to dose and time after exposure, and compares radiation effects between Japanese and Western populations.

Author : Giorgio Cavallini,Giovanni Beretta
Publisher : Springer
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9783319085036

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Clinical Management of Male Infertility by Giorgio Cavallini,Giovanni Beretta Pdf

This book provides andrologists and other practitioners with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of male infertility and is designed to assist in the clinical management of patients. Clear guidance is offered on classification of infertility, sperm analysis interpretation and diagnosis. The full range of types and causes of male infertility are then discussed in depth. Particular attention is devoted to poorly understood conditions such as unexplained couple infertility and idiopathic male infertility, but the roles of diverse disorders, health and lifestyle factors and environmental pollution are also fully explored. Research considered stimulating for the reader is highlighted, reflecting the fascinating and controversial nature of the field. International treatment guidelines are presented and the role of diet and dietary supplements is discussed in view of their increasing importance. Clinicians will find that the book’s straightforward approach ensures that it can be easily and rapidly consulted.

Author : Gillian R. Bentley,C. G. Nicholas Mascie-Taylor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521643872

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Infertility in the Modern World by Gillian R. Bentley,C. G. Nicholas Mascie-Taylor Pdf

An interdisciplinary perspective on the ways in which human biology and culture can affect fertility.

Author : Douglas T. Carrell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597451765

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The Genetics of Male Infertility by Douglas T. Carrell Pdf

In this book, twenty-one researchers and clinicians review the study of the genetics of male infertility, the tools available in the laboratory and clinic, the current state of knowledge, and the future of research and translation into clinical diagnostics and treatments. New tools discussed are discussed. This book therefore serves as a guide to evidence-based clinical applications, and a preview of future possibilities.

Author : Cynthia L. Jordan,S. Marc Breedlove
Publisher : Perspectives Cshl
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-31
Category : Brain
ISBN : 1621823970

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Sex Differences in Brain and Behavior by Cynthia L. Jordan,S. Marc Breedlove Pdf

"The extent to which there are differences between the sexes is an area of interest to physiologists, neuroscientists, and clinicians, as well as social scientists and the general public. This book examines recent research on the biological basis of sex differences, including differences in the brain, behavior, the immune system, and disease states"--

Author : Giuseppe Fusco,Alessandro Minelli
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108499859

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The Biology of Reproduction by Giuseppe Fusco,Alessandro Minelli Pdf

A look into the phenomena of sex and reproduction in all organisms, taking an innovative, unified and comprehensive approach.

Author : Warren B. Miller,Joseph Lee Rodgers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461515517

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The Ontogeny of Human Bonding Systems by Warren B. Miller,Joseph Lee Rodgers Pdf

The Ontogeny of Human Bonding Systems takes an interdisciplinary look at the phenomena of human bonding. The authors draw upon behavioral genetics, molecular genetics of behavior, cognitive and affective neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, human ethology, behavioral ecology, and the study of attachment processes within developmental psychology. The topics will emphasize human reproduction, and fertility-related behavior in particular, and the evolutionary origins and neural underpinnings of such behavior. This book is for anyone interested in the evolutionary origins, neural underpinnings, and psychological structure involved in human relationships.

Author : Robert Plomin,J. C. DeFries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015010561341

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Origins of Individual Differences in Infancy by Robert Plomin,J. C. DeFries Pdf

Author : Stéphane Viville,Karen D. Sermon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781009197724

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Textbook of Human Reproductive Genetics by Stéphane Viville,Karen D. Sermon Pdf

This book combines genetics, reproductive biology and medicine for an integrative view of the emerging specialism of reproductive genetics.