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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Saunders,
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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. |