Description |
xxiii, 448 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 27 cm |
Contents |
Ch. 1 What can we learn from a family history? -- ch. 2 How can a patient's chromosomes be studied? -- ch. 3 How do genes work? -- ch. 4 How can a patient's DNA be studied? -- ch. 5 How can we check a patient's DNA for gene mutations? -- ch. 6 What do mutations do? -- ch. 7 What is epigenetics? -- ch. 8 How do our genes affect our metabolism, drug responses and immune system? -- ch. 9 How do researchers identify genes for mendelian diseases? -- ch. 10 Why are some conditions common and others rare? -- ch. 11 When is screening useful? -- ch. 12 Is cancer genetic? -- ch. 13 Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common diseases? -- ch. 14 What clinical services are available for families with genetic disorders? -- Guidance for self-assessment questions |
Summary |
"This book provides the reader with a concise summary of post-genomic human genetics and guidance as to how our current understanding can be utilized in clinical practice. The book links genetics and clinical practice throughout using realistic case scenarios which are discussed throughout the book." -- Publisher |
Notes |
Previous edition: 2011 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Medical genetics -- Case studies.
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Medical genetics.
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn.
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Genetic Testing.
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Genetics, Medical -- methods.
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Genetics, Medical.
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Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Author |
Donnai, D. (Dian), 1945- author
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ISBN |
1907904670 (paperback) |
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9781907904677 (paperback) |
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