Genetics and Genomics in Medicine

ISBN-13: 9780367490812 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 508 str.

Tom Strachan; Anneke Lucassen

Opis

The second edition of this popular textbook written for undergraduates, graduate students, and medical researchers, Genetics and Genomics in Medicine explains the science behind the uses of genetics and genomics in medicine today. This second edition has been thoroughly updated in line with the latest developments in the field.

Recenzje

This excellent book is a must-have for any library, or anyone deeply interested in genetics and genomics in medicine. The writing is detailed yet easily understandable, and readers will come away much more knowledgeable on the
subject. This second edition is a much needed and exceptionally well-executed update to the original version.

- Mark F. Sanders, PhD, UC Davis College of Biological Sciences

Spis treści

1. Fundamentals of DNA, Chromosomes, and Cells
2. Fundamentals of Gene Structure, Gene Expression, and Human Genome Organization
3. Principles Underlying Core DNA Technologies
4. Principles of Genetic Variation
5. Single-gene Disorders: Inheritance Patterns, Phenotype Variability, and Allele Frequencies
6. Principles of Gene Regulation and Epigenetics
7. How Genetic Variation in DNA and Chromosomes Causes Disease
8. Identifying Disease Genes and Genetic Susceptibility to Complex Disease
9. Genetic Approaches to Treating Disease
10. Cancer Genetics and Genomics
11. Genetic and Genomic Testing in Healthcare: Practical and Ethical Aspects