| Description |
x, 374 p. : ill., figs., tables; 28 cm |
| Series |
McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine |
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McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine.
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| Contents |
Chapter 1: Genetics: Unity and Diversity -- Chapter 2: Information Flow and Levels of Regulation -- Chapter 3: The Organization of Development -- Chapter 4: The Structure and Function of Genes -- Chapter 5: Clinical Cytogenetics -- Chapter 6: Mendelian Genetics: Patterns of Gene Transmission -- Chapter 7: Mutation -- Chapter 8: Metabolism -- Chapter 9: Family History and Pedigree Analysis -- Chapter 10: Multifactorial Inheritance and Gene × Environment Interactions -- Chapter 11: Genetic Testing and Screening -- Chapter 12: Atypical Modes of Inheritance -- Chapter 13: Disorders of Organelles -- Chapter 14: Genetic Therapeutics -- Chapter 15: Population Genetics and Genetic Diversity -- Chapter 16: Of Fruit Flies, Mice, and Patients: Tying It All Together -- Appendix: Key Genetic Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes -- Glossary |
| Summary |
This book utilizes an integrated approach to medical genetics by combining a tailored introduction to essential general genetics and up-to-date coverage of medical genetics following the curriculum recommended by the Association of Professors of Human Genetics and Medical Genetics and by the American Society of Human Genetics Guidelines. Core genetic principles are reviewed with an emphasis on mechanisms and unifying concepts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
Also issued in Online and PDF version |
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Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Nov. 17, 2017 |
| Subject |
Human cytogenetics.
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Medical genetics.
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Genetics, Medical
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Cytogenetics.
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Genetic Phenomena -- genetics
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Genetic Techniques
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Thompson, James N., ath.
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| LC no. |
2013011825 |
| ISBN |
9780071664387 (print-ISBN) |
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0071664386 (print-ISBN) |
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9780071819282 (e-ISBN) |
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0071819282 (e-ISBN) |
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