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Medical genetics/ :Lynn B. Jorde, John C. Carey,and Michael J. Bamshad.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Philadelphia: Elsevier, c2020Edition: 6th editionDescription: 1 online resource (viii, 328 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color); 28cmISBN:
  • 9780323597371
  • 9780323596534,
  • 9780323596558,
  • 0323596541
  • 0323596533
  • 032359655X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RB155.J67 2020
Contents:
CONTENTS 1.Background and history-- 2.Basic cell biology : structure and function of genes and chromosomes-- 3.Genetic variation : its origin and detection-- 4.Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance-- 5.Sex-linked and nontraditional modes of inheritance-- 6.Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease-- 7.Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism-- 8.Disease-gene identification-- 9.Immunogenetics-- 10Genetic basis of development-- 11.Cancer genetics-- 12.Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases-- 13.Genetic testing and gene therapy-- 14.Genetics and precision medicine-- 15.Clinical genetics and genetic counseling. Answers to study questions.
Summary: Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more - all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material."--Provided by publisher
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previous editions copyrighted 2016,2010,2006,2003,2000,and 1995

Includes bibliographical references and Index

CONTENTS
1.Background and history--
2.Basic cell biology : structure and function of genes and chromosomes--
3.Genetic variation : its origin and detection--
4.Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance--
5.Sex-linked and nontraditional modes of inheritance--
6.Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease--
7.Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism--
8.Disease-gene identification--
9.Immunogenetics--
10Genetic basis of development--
11.Cancer genetics--
12.Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases--
13.Genetic testing and gene therapy--
14.Genetics and precision medicine--
15.Clinical genetics and genetic counseling.
Answers to study questions.

Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more - all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material."--Provided by publisher

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