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Medicine and Sport Science
Genetics and SportsAvailable to Purchase
Edited by
S.Karger AG
Volume
54
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Available
ISBN electronic:
978-3-8055-9028-0
ISBN print:
978-3-8055-9027-3
Book Series:
Medicine and Sport Science
Publication date:
2009
Book Details
This publication reviews past, current and future applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. It highlights ethical concerns, potential clinical applications and exploitation of genetic information. The authors, an interdisciplinary group of experts comprising clinicians, exercise scientists, human geneticists and other biological scientists, present an integrated and holistic understanding of the field to the reader. Several chapters of the book address the issue of nature and nurture in determining athletic ability and etiology of sports injuries. Other chapters are dealing with genetics and performance research during premolecular and molecular biology eras, gene-lifestyle interactions and their consequences on health, as well as genetic risk factors in musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries. Finally, the possible application of gene therapy in athletes, gene doping and genetic testing of athletes are discussed. The book is highly recommended to exercise scientists, sports clinicians, human geneticists, athletes, coaches and to all those interested in the relatively new area of genetic research within the fields of exercise science and sports medicine.
Genetics and Sports
Edited by: M. Collins
https://doi.org/10.1159/isbn.978-3-8055-9028-0
ISBN (print): 978-3-8055-9027-3
ISBN (electronic): 978-3-8055-9028-0
Publisher: S.Karger AG
Published: 2009
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Table of Contents
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1 - 10: Key Concepts in Human Genetics: Understanding the Complex PhenotypeByWilliam T. GibsonWilliam T. GibsonDepartment of Medical Genetics, Child and Family Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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11 - 27: Nature versus Nurture in Determining Athletic AbilityByTom D. Brutsaert;Tom D. BrutsaertaDepartment of Anthropology, The University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, N.Y., USA, andSearch for other works by this author on:Esteban J. ParraEsteban J. ParrabDepartment of Anthropology, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga Ont., CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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28 - 42: Genetics and Sports: An Overview of the Pre-Molecular Biology EraByM.W. Peeters;M.W. PeetersaResearch Centre for Exercise and Health, Department of Biomedical Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven,bPostdoctoral Fellow Research Foundation Flanders, Brussels, Belgium;Search for other works by this author on:M.A.I. Thomis;M.A.I. ThomisaResearch Centre for Exercise and Health, Department of Biomedical Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven,Search for other works by this author on:G.P. Beunen;G.P. BeunenaResearch Centre for Exercise and Health, Department of Biomedical Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven,Search for other works by this author on:R.M. MalinaR.M. MalinacDepartment of Kinesiology and Health Education, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex., anddTarleton State University, Stephenville, Tex., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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43 - 71: Genes, Athlete Status and Training – An OverviewByIldus I. Ahmetov;Ildus I. AhmetovaSports Genetics Laboratory, St Petersburg Research Institute of Physical Culture, St. Petersburg, andbLaboratory of Muscle Performance, SRC RF I nstitute for Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, RussiaSearch for other works by this author on:Viktor A. RogozkinViktor A. RogozkinaSports Genetics Laboratory, St Petersburg Research Institute of Physical Culture, St. Petersburg, andSearch for other works by this author on:
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72 - 87: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, Renin-Angiotensin System and Human PerformanceByDavid WoodsDavid WoodsNewcastle and Northumbria NHS Trust, School of Clinical Medical Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Royal Army Medical Corps, Army Medical Services, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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88 - 101: α-Actinin-3 and PerformanceByNan Yang;Nan YangaInstitute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, andbDiscipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Fleur Garton;Fleur GartonaInstitute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, andbDiscipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Kathryn NorthKathryn NorthaInstitute for Neuroscience and Muscle Research, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, andbDiscipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
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102 - 109: East African Runners: Their Genetics, Lifestyle and Athletic ProwessByVincent O. OnyweraVincent O. OnyweraDepartment of Exercise, Recreation and Sports Science, and IAAF Athletics Academy at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, KenyaSearch for other works by this author on:
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110 - 135: Gene-Lifestyle Interactions and Their Consequences on Human HealthByJeremy Pomeroy;Jeremy PomeroyaPhoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Phoenix, Ariz., USA;bGenetic Epidemiology and Clinical Research Group, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Division of Medicine, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Anna M. Söderberg;Anna M. SöderbergbGenetic Epidemiology and Clinical Research Group, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Division of Medicine, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Paul W. FranksPaul W. FranksbGenetic Epidemiology and Clinical Research Group, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Division of Medicine, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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136 - 149: Genetic Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue InjuriesByMalcolm Collins;Malcolm CollinsaMRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine of the South African Medical Research Council andbthe Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa;Search for other works by this author on:Stuart M. RaleighStuart M. RaleighcDivision of Health and Life Sciences, University of Northampton, Northampton, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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150 - 165: Innovative Strategies for Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries in Human and Animal AthletesByAndrea Hoffmann;Andrea HoffmannDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Gerhard GrossGerhard GrossDepartment of Molecular Biotechnology, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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166 - 175: Gene Doping: Possibilities and PracticalitiesByDominic J. WellsDominic J. WellsGene Targeting Group, Department of Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Division of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Imperial College London, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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176 - 186: Genetic Testing of AthletesByAlun G. Williams;Alun G. WilliamsaDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Alsager, andSearch for other works by this author on:Henning WackerhageHenning WackerhagebSchool of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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187 - 195: The Future of Genetic Research in Exercise Science and Sports MedicineByRonald J. Trent;Ronald J. TrentCentral Clinical School, University of Sydney, and Department of Molecular and Clinical Genetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Bing YuBing YuCentral Clinical School, University of Sydney, and Department of Molecular and Clinical Genetics, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:
