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.- Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics- Better understand the relationship between basic genetics and clinical medicine with a variety of clinical case studies- Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos
Table of Contents
1. Introduction2. Introduction to the Human Genome3. The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function4. Human Genetic Diversity: Mutation and Polymorphism5. Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis6. The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease: Disorders of the Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes7. Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance8. Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders9. Genetic Variation in Populations10. Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease11. The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease12. The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease13. The Treatment of Genetic Disease14. Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects15. Cancer Genetics and Genomics16. Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling17. Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening18. Application of Genomics to Medicine and Personalized Health Care19. Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics
