Articles on ethical issues in genetics are preceded by an asterisk.

Bennett, R. L., K. A. Steinhaus, S. B. Uhrich, et al. 1995. Recommendations for standardized human pedigree nomenclature. American Journal of Human Genetics 56:745–752.

Contains recommendations for standardized symbols used in pedigree construction.

Bhattacharyya, M. K., A. M. Smith, T. H. Noel Ellis, et al. 1990. The wrinkled character of pea described by Mendel is caused by a transposons-like insertion in a gene encoding starch-branching enzyme. Cell 60:115–122.

Research report on the molecular basis of wrinkled peas.

Corcos, A., and F. Monaghan. 1985. Some myths about Mendel’s experiments. American Biology Teacher 47:233–236.

An excellent discussion of some misconceptions about Mendel’s life and discoveries.

Culotta, E. 2007. Ancient DNA reveals Neanderthals with red hair, fair complexions. Science 318:546–547.

A research article reporting that red hair occurred in Neanderthals.

Davenport, C. C., and C. B. Davenport. 1909. Heredity of hair color in man. American Naturalist 43:193–211.

Describes one of the first attempts to study the inheritance of red hair color.

Dry, I. et al. 1992. Characterization of cDNAs encoding two isoforms of granule-bound starch synthase which show differential expression in developing storage organs. Plant Journal 2:193–202.

More information about the gene that causes wrinkled seeds in peas.

Dunn, L. C. 1965. A Short History of Genetics. New York: McGraw-Hill.

An older but very good history of genetics.

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Hartl, D. L., and D. J. Fairbanks. 2007. Mud sticks: on alleged falsification of Mendel’s data. Genetics 175:975–979.

Hartl and Fairbanks consider the idea that Mendel fudged his data and conclude that the results provide no evidence for the accusation.

Henig, R. M. 2001. The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

A biography of Gregor Mendel, in which the author has used historical research to create a vivid portrait of Mendel’s life and work.

Klein, J. 2000. Johann Mendel’s field of dreams. Genetics 156:1–6.

An account of Mendel’s childhood home and schools.

Lalueza-Fox, C. 2007. A melanocortin 1 receptor allele suggests varying pigmentation among Neanderthals. Science 318:1453–1455.

Reports on research showing that the Neanderthals carried a gene for red hair.

Monaghan, F. V., and A. F. Corcos. 1987. Reexamination of the fate of Mendel’s paper. Journal of Heredity 78:116–118.

A good discussion of why Mendel’s paper was not recognized by his peers.

Neal, J. 1943. Concerning the inheritance of red hair. Journal of Heredity 34:93–96.

An early discussion about the inheritance of red hair.

Orel, V. 1984. Mendel. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

An excellent and authoritative biography of Mendel.

Rees, J. L. 2003. Genetics of hair and skin color. Annual Review of Genetics 37:67–90.

An excellent review of the molecular genetics of hair and skin color.

Weiling, F. 1991. Historical study: Johann Gregor Mendel 1822–1884. American Journal of Medical Genetics 40:1–25.

A fascinating account that contains much research on Mendel’s life as a scientist.