Essential medical genetics

Adopted at Cambridge University Essential Medical Genetics provides students, clinicians, counsellors and scientists with the up-to-date information they need regarding the basic principles underlying medical genetics. It also provides guidance on how to apply current knowledge in clinical contexts,...

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Main Authors: Tobias, Edward (Author), Connor, J. M. 1951- James Michael (Author), Ferguson-Smith, M. A. Malcolm Andrew (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, UK Wiley-Blackwell 2011
Edition:SIXTH EDITION
Series:Essentials
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Table of Contents:
  • Medical genetics in perspective
  • Human genome structure and function
  • Nucleic acid structure and function
  • Molecular genetic analysis
  • Chromosomes
  • Gametogenesis
  • Chromosome aberrations
  • Typical mendelian inheritance
  • Atypical mendelian inheritance
  • Non-mendelian inheritance
  • Medical genetics in populations
  • Genetic assessment, genetic counselling and reproductive options
  • Family history of cancer
  • Family history of common adult-onset disorder
  • Strong family history : typical Mendelian disease
  • Strong family history : other inheritance mechanisms
  • Positive screening result
  • Family history of one or more congenital malformations
  • Electronic databases : a user's guide.