Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome
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Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome

Bani Bandana Ganguly

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eBook - ePub

Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome

Bani Bandana Ganguly

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Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome provides a thorough review of the genetic etiology and mechanisms of trisomy 21. The author discusses the history of the syndrome, along with the clinical features and health consequences, including physical features, cognitive, and neurologic symptoms. Genetic counseling on pros and cons of prenatal screening and testing and associated ethical issues are explored. This unique book also covers the societal and demographic aspects as well as the future direction of therapeutic development.

  • Reviews genetic etiology and mechanisms of trisomy 21
  • Discusses prenatal screening and genetic counseling, including ethical aspects
  • Explores link between Down Syndrome and susceptibility to Alzheimer's and early brain aging
  • Covers cognitive and neurological symptoms and other health consequences
  • Identifies future therapeutic developments

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Year
2022
ISBN
9780323904575

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APA 6 Citation

Ganguly, B. B. (2022). Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome ([edition unavailable]). Academic Press. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/3864572 (Original work published 2022)

Chicago Citation

Ganguly, Bani Bandana. (2022) 2022. Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome. [Edition unavailable]. Academic Press. https://www.perlego.com/book/3864572.

Harvard Citation

Ganguly, B. B. (2022) Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome. [edition unavailable]. Academic Press. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/3864572 (Accessed: 17 June 2024).

MLA 7 Citation

Ganguly, Bani Bandana. Genetics and Neurobiology of Down Syndrome. [edition unavailable]. Academic Press, 2022. Web. 17 June 2024.