Nussbaum, Robert L., 1950- ,

Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine / Genetics in medicine Thompson and Thompson genetics in medicine Nussbaum, Robert L. [et al] - Eighth edition. - xi, 546 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Originally published under the title: Genetics in medicine / James S. Thompson and Margaret W. Thompson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to the human genome -- The human genome: gene structure and function -- Human genetic diversity: mutation and polymorphism -- Principles of clinical cytogenetics and genome analysis -- The chromosomal and genomic basis of disease: disorders of the autosomes and sex chromosomes -- Patterns of single-gene inheritance -- Complex inheritance of common multifactorial disorders -- Genetic variation in populations -- Identifying the genetic basis for human disease -- The molecular basis of genetic disease : general principles and lessons from the hemoglobinopathies -- The molecular, biochemical, and cellular basis of genetic disease -- The treatment of genetic disease -- Developmental genetics and birth defects -- Cancer genetics and genomics -- Risk assessment and genetic counseling -- Prenatal diagnosis and screening -- Application of genomics to medicine and personalized health care -- Ethical and social issues in genetics and genomics.

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Medical genetics.--School of Health Sciences
Genetics, Medical.--School of Health Sciences

RB 155 / .N87 2016

RB 155 .N87 2016