Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine:Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, Huntington F. Willard ; with clinical case studies prepared by Cornelius F. Boerkoel, III.

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Main Authors: Nussbaum Robert L., 1950-
Group Author: Willard Huntington F.; Thompson Margaret W.; (Margaret Wilson), 1920-; McInnes Roderick R.
Published: Saunders,
Publisher Address: Philadelphia
Publication Dates: c2004.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 6th ed.
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Item Description: Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine.
Carrier Form: xi, 444 p.: ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 0721602444
Index Number: R363
CLC: R363.1
Call Number: R363.1/T473/6th.ed.
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Chromosomal basis of heredity -- The human genome: structure and function of genes and chromosomes -- Tools of human molecular genetics -- Patterns of single-gene inheritance -- Genetic variation in individuals: mutation and polymorphism -- Genetic variation in populations -- Gene mapping and the Human Genome Project -- Principles of clinical cytogenetics -- Clinical cytogenetics: disorders of the autosomes and the sex chromosomes -- [SPECIAL SECTION]: Clinical case studies illustrating genetic principles -- Principles of molecular disease: lessons from the hemoglobinopathies --The molecular and biochemical basis of genetic disease -- The treatment of genetic disease -- Genetics of the immune system -- Genetics of disorders with complex inheritance -- Genetics and cancer -- Genetic aspects of development / with the assistance of Gregory S. Barsh -- Prenatal diagnosis -- Genetic counseling and risk assessment -- Genetics and society.