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. With Student Consult access, you'll get the full text online, along with images, 150 USMLE-style questions, and the clinical commentary and patient/family vignette boxes from the text-collated by chapter-for review. The accompanying Evolve site provides additional faculty notes, higher resolution images, 150 multiple choice questions, and 100 sample problems and essay questions. In other words, this is an indispensable resource that should be on every reading list. INDICE: 1 Background and History2 Basic Cell Biology: Structure and Function of Genes and Chromosomes3 Genetic Variation: Its Origin and Detection4 Autosomal Dominant and Recessive Inheritance5 Sex-Linked and Nontraditional Modes of Inheritance6 Clinical Cytogenetics: The Chromosomal Basis of Human Disease7Biochemical Genetics: Disorders of Metabolism8 Gene Mapping and Identification9 Immunogenetics10 Developmental Genetics11 Cancer Genetics12 Multifactorial Inheritance and Common Diseases13 Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy14 Genetics and Personalized Medicine15 Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05373-0
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 368
- Fecha Publicación: 06/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés