Medical Genetics

• Main Authors: Jorde, Lynn B. (Author), Carey, John C. 1946- (Author), Bamshad, Michael J. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia MOSBY/ELSEVIER 2010; ©2010
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Subjects: Genetic Diseases, Inborn > Genetic; Genetics, Medical > methods; Genetic Services
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• Item Description: Rev. ed. of: Medical genetics / Lynn B. Jorde ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. 1996
• Physical Description: xi, 350 pages illustrations (some color) 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9780323053730; 0323053734

Medical Genetics is the clearest and most concise text on the subject, providing state-of-the-art coverage of clinically relevant molecular genetics. Lynn B. Jorde, PhD; John C. Carey, MD; and Michael J. Bamshad, MD integrate recent developments with clinical practice and emphasize the central principles of genetics and their clinical applications. Now in full color, this edition provides you with the stunning visual clarity so important in this field. Get the very latest on hot topics like gene identification, cancer genetics, gene testing and gene therapy, common diseases, ethical and social issues, personalized medicine, and much more. This is an indispensable resource that should be on every reading list.