Recollections of J.B.S. Haldane, with special reference to Human Genetics in India

This paper is a brief account of the scientific work of J.B.S. Haldane (1892-1964), with special reference to early research in Human Genetics. Brief descriptions of Haldane's background, his important contributions to the foundations of human genetics, his move to India from Great Britain and...

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Published in:Indian journal of human genetics 2012-01, Vol.18 (1), p.3-8
Main Author: Dronamraju, Krishna R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biologists
Biometrics
Color blindness
Color blindness, deaf-mutism and digital anomalies, Haldane, Human Genetics, inbreeding coefficient, Y-linkage
Evolution
Evolutionary biology
Experiments
Foundations
Genetic research
Haldane, J.B.S
Human genetics
Society
Studies
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Summary:This paper is a brief account of the scientific work of J.B.S. Haldane (1892-1964), with special reference to early research in Human Genetics. Brief descriptions of Haldane's background, his important contributions to the foundations of human genetics, his move to India from Great Britain and the research carried out in Human Genetics in India under his direction are outlined. Population genetic research on Y-linkage in man, inbreeding, color blindness and other aspects are described.
ISSN:0971-6866
1998-362X
DOI:10.4103/0971-6866.96634