Medical genetics/

Main Author: Jorde, Lynn B.
Other Authors: Carey, John C.,, Bamshad, Michael J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia: Elsevier/Mosby, c2010
Edition:4th ed.
Subjects:
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 nontraditional modes of inheritance
  • Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease
  • Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism
  • Gene mapping and identification
  • Immunogenetics
  • Developmental genetics
  • Cancer genetics
  • Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases
  • Genetic testing and gene therapy
  • Genetics and personalized medicine
  • Clinical genetics and genetic counseling.