Genetics is a fascinating field of biological science that offers a tot of scope for the welfare of mankind. While teaching the subject, the author became aware of the need for a simple book which could promote the understanding of the principles of Genetics among the students. Genetics and Genomics will provide you with knowledge that can be applied to improving our understanding of evolution (past and present)and of many aspects af the biology of all organisms. This knowledge can also be applied to the development of novel biotechnology products, to Improving the health of humans and animals, to forensics, to the conservation and management of plants and animals, to the diagnosis and control of pests, parasites and harmful micro-organisms, to improving the means by which plants and animals can sustain the feeding and clothing of humanity and to further our understanding of the biology of organisms. Genetic engineering is the name of  group of techniques Used for direct genetic modification of organisms or population of organisms using recommendation of DNA These procedures are of use to identity, replicate, modify and transfer the genetic material of cells, tissues or complete organisms. Most techniques are related to the direct manipulation of DNA oriented to the expression of particular genes. In a broader sense, genetic engineering involves the incorporation of DNA markers for selection (marker-assisted selection MAS), to increase the efficiency of the so called “traditional’ methods of breeding based on phenotypic information. The most accepted purpose of genetic engineering is focused on the direct manipulation of DNA sequences These techniques involve the capacity to isolate, cut and transfer specific DNA pieces, corresponding to specific genes. The section “Animal Genetics and Genomics” aims to bring together the most recent advances in interdisciplinary animal genetics fields and share the knowledge between scientists and professionals.

Contents:
1. Animal Breeding and Genetics
2. Animal Biotechnology
3. Application of Molecular Genetics
4.Transformation of Animal Cells
5. Genomes and Genes,6. Animal Clotting
7. A Computational Approach to Animal Breeding,8. Reproduction in Animals
9. Genome Composition.

About the Author
Dr.Wahied Khawar Balwan, M.Sc., Ph.D. frorn Department of Zoology, University of Jammu is Working as an Assistant Professor of Zoology at Govt. Degree College Bhaderwah, J & K. He has attended over dozen of Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Refresher and Orlentation courses from time to time. He has also distinction of working as Research Scientist (Cytogeneticist) cum Lecturer at Human Genetic Research cum Counseling Center,University of Jammu/GovM. Medical College, Jammu. He has many research publications in his credit, published in reputed National and International Journals. He is recipient of JK Science Innovative  Best Teacheraward-2012, from J & K State Councilfor Science and Technology, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir, Best Oral Presentation Award in JK Science Congress, Congress of Zoology Gold Medal awarded by Zoology Soclety of India & Bharat Jyot Award by India International Education Society.He has also been awardedbFellowship award by Zoology Society of India(FZSI), Society of Life Sciences(FSLSc.)and Academy of Environment and Life Sciences (FAELS). He is national Editor of Journal Recent Life Science Mirror(RSLM)-An International BiannualJournalof Life Sciences. He is an active Life member of Indian Society of Human Genetics (SHG), Indian Red Cross society (RCS), Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB), Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) and Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immuno hematology (SBTI). He is an author of many Books namely Genetics, Biotechnology: Principles and Process published under Virgo Publishers New Delhi, Kolkota; Cell & Molecular Biology, Chordate Embryology, Chordate Zoology& Invertebrate Zoology under Alta Publications New Delhi; A DBS Handbook of Biochemistry under DBS Imprint Publishers Delhi and Cell Biology, Genetics &Evolution Economic Zoology, A Practical Manual of Zoology, A Laboratory manual of Chordate Zoology under Malhotra Brothers Educational Publishers, Jammu.