Thompson & Thompson Genetics in Medicine Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition
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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.
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Thompson & Thompson Genetics and Genomics in Medicine Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- 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
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1. Introduction
2. Introduction to the Human Genome
3. The Human Genome: Gene Structure and Function
4. Human Genetic Diversity: Mutation and Polymorphism
5. Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics and Genome Analysis
6. The Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease: Disorders of the Autosomes and Sex Chromosomes
7. Patterns of Single-Gene Inheritance
8. Complex Inheritance of Common Multifactorial Disorders
9. Genetic Variation in Populations
10. Identifying the Genetic Basis for Human Disease
11. The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease
12. The Molecular, Biochemical, and Cellular Basis of Genetic Disease
13. The Treatment of Genetic Disease
14. Developmental Genetics and Birth Defects
15. Cancer Genetics and Genomics
16. Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling
17. Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
18. Application of Genomics to Medicine and Personalized Health Care
19. Ethical and Social Issues in Genetics and Genomics
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