Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book
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Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book

Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book

  1. 528 pages
  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book

Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book

About this book

Updated to reflect the newest changes in genetics, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine returns as one of the most favored texts in this fascinating and rapidly evolving field. By integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics, this medical reference book utilizes a variety of learning tools to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders.- Acquire the state-of-the-art knowledge you need on the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, pharmacogenetics, and bio-informatics.- Better understand the relationship between basic genetics and clinical medicine with a variety of clinical case studies.- Recognize a wide range of genetic disorders with visual guidance from more than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos.- Immerse yourself in updated graphics, full-color text, illustrations, line diagrams, and clinical photos of genetic diseases.- Explore the latest genetic content available in order to remain up to date on the most current trends in the field.- Take advantage of a double-page clinical case study section that demonstrates and reinforces general principles of disease inheritance, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and counseling.- Enhance your critical thinking skills and better retain information. Each chapter ends with up to 5 quick genetic "problems" related to what has just been reviewed, with answers provided in the back of the book.- Student Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. You'll also access USMLE-style and multiple choice questions.

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Yes, you can access Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine E-Book by Robert L. Nussbaum,Roderick R. McInnes,Huntington F Willard in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Genetics in Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2015
eBook ISBN
9780323392068
Edition
8

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. 1 Introduction
  8. 2 Introduction to the Human Genome
  9. 3 The Human Genome
  10. 4 Human Genetic Diversity
  11. 5 Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis
  12. 6 The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease
  13. 7 Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
  14. 8 Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders
  15. 9 Genetic Variation in Populations
  16. 10 Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease
  17. 11 The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease
  18. 12 The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
  19. 13 The Treatment of Genetic Disease
  20. 14 Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
  21. 15 Cancer Genetics and Genomics
  22. 16 Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling
  23. 17 Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
  24. 18 Application of Genomics to Medicine and Personalized Health Care
  25. 19 Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics
  26. Clinical Case Studies Illustrating Genetic Principles
  27. Glossary
  28. Sources and Acknowledgments
  29. Answers to Problems
  30. Index