MacKay, Trudy F. C.

The genetic architecture of complex traits lessons from Drosophila / [electronic resource] : Trudy F. C. Mackay. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2008. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (36 min.) : color, sound). - The legacy of Drosophila genetics : from 'defining the gene' to 'analyzing genome function', 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Legacy of Drosophila genetics : from 'defining the gene' to 'analyzing genome function'. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Complex traits -- Identifying multiple genes and environmental risk factors -- Nature of genetic variation affecting complex traits -- Drosophila as a model system -- P-element mutagenesis -- Whole genome transcript profiles of genetically divergent strains -- QTL mapping -- Association mapping -- Large numbers of loci -- Pleiotropic effects on multiple traits -- Sex, environment and genetic background dependent effects.

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