| Description |
xxv, 781 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Nucleic acid structure and gene expression -- Chromosome structure and function -- Genes in pedigrees and populations -- Cells and cell-cell communication -- Principles of development -- Amplifying DNA : cell-based DNA cloning and PCR -- Nucleic acid hybridization : principles and applications -- Analyzing the structure and expression of genes and genomes -- Organization of the human genome -- Model organisms, comparative genomics, and evolution -- Human gene expression -- Studying gene function in the post-genome era -- Human genetic variability and its consequences -- Genetic mapping of mendelian characters -- Mapping genes conferring susceptibility to complex diseases -- Identifying human disease genes and susceptibility factors -- Cancer genetics -- Genetic testing of individuals -- Pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine and population screening -- New approaches to therapy -- Genetic manipulation of animals for modeling disease and investigating gene function -- Genetic approaches to treating disease |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Human molecular genetics 3 / Tom Strachan and Andrew Read. 3rd ed. c2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Human molecular genetics.
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Genome, Human.
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Molecular Biology.
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| Author |
Read, Andrew P., 1939-
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Strachan, T.
Human molecular genetics 3
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| LC no. |
2010004605 |
| ISBN |
9780815341499 (paperback) |
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0815341490 (paperback) |
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