Medical genetics

Medical genetics

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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 c...

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Main Authors: Jorde, Lynn B. (Author), Carey, John C. 1946- (Author), Bamshad, Michael J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elsevier - Health Sciences Division 2020
Edition:SIXTH EDITION
Subjects:
Genetic Diseases, Inborn > genetics
Genetics, Medical > methods
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Techniques
Genetic Counseling
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Table of Contents:
  • Background and history
  • Basic cell biology : structure and function of genes and chromosomes
  • Genetic variation : its origin and detection
  • Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance
  • Sex-linked and non-traditional modes of inheritance
  • Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease
  • Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism
  • Disease-gene identification
  • Immunogenetics
  • Genetic basis of development
  • Cancer genetics
  • Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases
  • Genetic testing and gene therapy
  • Genetics and precision medicine
  • Clinical genetics and genetic counselling.

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