Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis provides a valuable introduction and overview of the principles and practice of this relatively new branch of medicine, which has been formed by the fusion of Prenatal Diagnosis (PD) with in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This book contains research from leading scienti...
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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0470846615 |
Summary: |
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis provides a valuable introduction and overview of the principles and practice of this relatively new branch of medicine, which has been formed by the fusion of Prenatal Diagnosis (PD) with in vitro fertilisation (IVF). This book contains research from leading scientists and clinicians within this field. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (x, 268 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
0471985007 9780471985006 0470846615 9780470846612 0470851732 9780470851739 |
Index Number: | RG628 |
CLC: | R714.55 |
Contents: | Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Genetic basis of inherited disease -- Ch. 3. Prenatal diagnosis -- Ch. 4. Genetic counselling -- Ch. 5. In vitro fertilization -- Ch. 6. Gametogenesis and preimplantation embryo development -- Ch. 7. Preimplantation genetics -- Ch. 8. Clinical aspects of preimplantation diagnosis -- Ch. 9. Embryo biopsy -- Ch. 10. Diagnosis of single gene disorders -- Ch. 11. FISH and embryo sexing to avoid X-linked disease -- Ch. 12. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities: specific chromosomal rearrangements and age-related aneuploidy -- Ch. 13. Ethical perspectives and regulation of preimplantation genetic diagnostic practice -- Ch. 14. Future developments in PGD. |