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Medical genetics at a glance / Dorian J. Pritchard and Bruce R. Korf.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chichester, England : John Wiley & Son, Inc., c2013Edition: Third editionDescription: 231 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780470656549
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RB 155 .P75 2013
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Medical Technology GC RB 155 .P75 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000013951

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.

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