Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
Newer Edition Available
Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- New edition features updated graphics, full-color text, illustrations, line diagrams, and clinical photos of genetic diseases.
- Allow students to explore the latest genetic content available in order to remain up to date on the most current trends in the field.
- Present your students with a double-page clinical case study section that demonstrates and reinforces general principles of disease inheritance, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and counseling.
- Enhance critical thinking skills and information retention. 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.
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- 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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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Introduction to the Human Genome
Chapter 3 The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function
Chapter 4 Human Genetic Diversity: Mutation and Polymorphism
Chapter 5 Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis
Chapter 6 The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease: Disorders of the Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes
Chapter 7 Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
Chapter 8 Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders
Chapter 9 Genetic Variation in Populations
Chapter 10 Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease
Chapter 11 The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease
Chapter 12 The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
Chapter 13 The Treatment of Genetic Disease
Chapter 14 Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
Chapter 15 Cancer Genetics and Genomics
Chapter 16 Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling
Chapter 17 Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
Chapter 18 Application of Genomics to Medicine and Personalized Health Care
Chapter 19 Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics
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