Human Genetics
Published on 6. July 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-340-76374-2 (ISBN)
Description
Human Genetics covers all aspects of genetics of relevance to medical scientists including mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, inheritance patterns, genetic counselling, cancer genetics, prenatal diagnosis and gene therapy. The authors also examine in detail cystic fibrosis, Huntington's chorea and muscular dystrophy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
473 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-76374-2 (9780340763742)
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Content
Part One: Mechanism of Disease 1. Structure and organization of DNA 2. How normal genes work 3. Mechanisms of disease Part Two: Diagnosis of Disease 4. Patterns of inheritance 5. Cytogenetics 6. Molecular Cytogenetics 7. Molecular genetics 8. Cancer genetics Part Three: Prevention of Disease 9. Prenatal diagnosis 10. Genetic counselling Appendix: Glossary of disorders Answers to self assessment questions Index