| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Techniques for identifying genetic polymorphisms: an historical perspective -- Ch. 2. PCR: methods and limitations -- Ch. 3. DNA oligonucleotide microarrays: application to genetic polmorphism analysis -- Ch. 4. Bioinformatics -- genetics sites on the World Wide Web -- Ch. 5. Cancer susceptibility genes -- Ch. 6. Steroid and nuclear receptor polymorphism variants in hormone resistance and hormone independence -- Ch. 7. Variation in genes regulating the immune system and relationship to disease -- Ch. 8. Polymorphisms in heart disease -- Ch. 9. Genetic polymorphisms in the mitochondrial genome -- Ch. 10. Genetic polymorphisms affecting nervous system function |
| Summary |
"This book provides an historical perspective of research on genetics and human disease and highlights both current techniques, as well as new methodologies under development. There then follows a chapter by chapter overview of research in each of 6 different fields, demonstrating the role of genetic polymorphisms in altering the susceptibility of individuals to various diseases, both inherited and environmental. It is hoped that this book will not only become an invaluable reference source for genetic researchers, but will also serve as an excellent primer for students first entering the field."--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Genetic polymorphisms.
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Disease susceptibility -- Genetic aspects.
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Polymorphism, Genetic
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Genetics, Medical
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Disease susceptibility -- Genetic aspects
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Genetic polymorphisms
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Medical genetics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Miller, Mark Steven, 1956-
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Cronin, M. T. (Maureen T.), 1953-
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| ISBN |
9781482268027 |
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1482268027 |
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9780429079658 |
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0429079656 |
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