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Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book: Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book (ePub eBook) 8th Revised edition


Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book: Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book (ePub eBook) 8th Revised edition

eBook by McInnes, Roderick R./Willard, Huntington F/Nussbaum, Robert L.

Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book: Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book (ePub eBook)

£37.99

ISBN:
9780323392068
Publication Date:
05 Jun 2015
Edition:
8th Revised edition
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Elsevier
Pages:
560 pages
Format:
eBook
For delivery:
Download available
Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book: Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book (ePub eBook)

Description

Updated to reflect the newest changes in genetics, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine returns as one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly evolving field. By integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics, this medical reference book utilizes a variety of learning tools to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. O Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics. O Better understand the relationship between basic genetics and clinical medicine with a variety of clinical case studies. O Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos. O Immerse yourself in updated graphics, full-color text, illustrations, line diagrams, and clinical photos of genetic diseases. O Explore the latest genetic content available in order to remain up to date on the most current trends in the field. O Take advantage of a double-page clinical case study section that demonstrates and reinforces general principles of disease inheritance, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and counseling. O Enhance your critical thinking skills and better retain information. Each chapter ends with up to 5 quick genetic problems related to what has just been reviewed, with answers provided in the back of the book. O Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. You'll also access USMLE-style and multiple choice questions.

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Introduction to the Human Genome Chapter 3 The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function Chapter 4 Human Genetic Diversity: Mutation and Polymorphism Chapter 5 Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis Chapter 6 The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease: Disorders of the Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes Chapter 7 Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance Chapter 8 Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders Chapter 9 Genetic Variation in Populations Chapter 10 Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease Chapter 11 The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease Chapter 12 The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease Chapter 13 The Treatment of Genetic Disease Chapter 14 Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects Chapter 15 Cancer Genetics and Genomics Chapter 16 Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Chapter 17 Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening Chapter 18 Application of Genomics to Medicine and Personalized Health Care Chapter 19 Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics Cases

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