Medical genetics at a glance /
Pritchard, D. J. (Dorian J.)
Medical genetics at a glance / Dorian J. Pritchard and Bruce R. Korf. - Third edition. - Chichester, England : John Wiley & Son, Inc., c2013 - 231 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview -- The Mendelian approach -- Basic cell biology -- Basic molecular biology -- Genetic variation -- Organization of the human genome -- Cytogenetics -- Embryology and congenital abnormalities -- Multifactorial inheritance and twin studies -- Cancer -- Biochemical genetics -- Immunogenetics -- Molecular diagnosis -- Genetic counselling, disease management, ethical and social issues.
"This book covers the core scientific principles necessary for an understanding of medical genetics and its clinical applications, while also considering the social implications of genetic disorders. This third edition has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the field, covering the most common genetic anomalies, their diagnosis and management, in clear, concise and revision-friendly sections to complement any health science course."--Publisher.
9780470656549
MEDICAL GENETICS
RB 155 .P75 2013
Medical genetics at a glance / Dorian J. Pritchard and Bruce R. Korf. - Third edition. - Chichester, England : John Wiley & Son, Inc., c2013 - 231 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview -- The Mendelian approach -- Basic cell biology -- Basic molecular biology -- Genetic variation -- Organization of the human genome -- Cytogenetics -- Embryology and congenital abnormalities -- Multifactorial inheritance and twin studies -- Cancer -- Biochemical genetics -- Immunogenetics -- Molecular diagnosis -- Genetic counselling, disease management, ethical and social issues.
"This book covers the core scientific principles necessary for an understanding of medical genetics and its clinical applications, while also considering the social implications of genetic disorders. This third edition has been fully updated to include the latest developments in the field, covering the most common genetic anomalies, their diagnosis and management, in clear, concise and revision-friendly sections to complement any health science course."--Publisher.
9780470656549
MEDICAL GENETICS
RB 155 .P75 2013