TY - BOOK AU - Jorde Lynn B. AU - Carey John C. AU - Bamshad Michael J. TI - Medical genetics SN - 9780323597371 AV - RB155.J67 2020 PY - 2020/// CY - Philadelphia PB - Elsevier, KW - Genetic Counseling KW - Genetic Diseases, Inborn KW - Genetic Diseases, Inborn genetics KW - Genetics, Medical methods KW - HEALTH & FITNESS Diseases General KW - Genetic disorders N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -