| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 328 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Background and history -- Basic cell biology : structure and function of genes and chromosomes -- Genetic variation : its origin and detection -- Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance -- Sex-linked and nontraditional modes of inheritance -- Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease -- Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism -- Disease-gene identification -- Immunogenetics -- Genetic basis of development -- Cancer genetics -- Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases -- Genetic testing and gene therapy -- Genetics and precision medicine -- Clinical genetics and genetic counseling -- Answers to study questions |
| Summary |
"Up to date and extensively revised to reflect recent advances in the genetics of common diseases, as well as current progress in gene therapy, Medical Genetics, 6th Edition, delivers easy-to-read, highly visual coverage of this rapidly changing field. This accessible, practical text integrates key concepts with clinical practice, highlighted by numerous illustrations, tables, concept summaries, and more - all designed to enhance effective learning and retention of complex material."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from electronic title page (ClinicalKey, viewed December 20, 2019) |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Genetic disorders.
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Genetic counseling.
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Genetics -- Technique.
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Genetics, Medical -- methods
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn -- genetics
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Genetic Counseling
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Genetic Techniques
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Genetics, Medical
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Genetics -- Technique
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Genetic counseling
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Genetic disorders
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Medical genetics
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Carey, John C., 1946- author.
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Bamshad, Michael J., author
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| ISBN |
9780323596541 |
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0323596541 |
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9780323596534 |
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0323596533 |
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9780323596558 |
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032359655X |
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