Douglas Scott Falconer (1913-2004)
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Douglas Scott Falconer is known for his work on response to artificial selection in mice, the concept of the cross-environment genetic correlation and for the development of the theory for understanding the genetics of complex human diseases in terms of an underlying liability. His highly acclaimed textbook, published in 1960, Introduction to Quantitative Genetics, is very helpful in genetic studies.
Publication Name: Heredity
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0018-067X
Year: 2004
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Obituary: Gabriel Ward Lasker (1912-2002)
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Gabriel W. Lasker (1912-2002), a teacher of human anatomy at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the editor-in-chief of the journal, Human Biology, displayed an interest in improving the methods of teaching biological anthropology and anatomy. He became the foremost authority in the world on the use and interpretation of surname analyses for evolutionary studies.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2003
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Obituary
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Nicholas G. Norgan was Reader in Human Biology in the Department of Human Sciences at Loughborough University. He was a contributor to the International Biological Programme's Human Adaptability project and also wrote many research papers and reviews.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2007
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