Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nussbaum, Robert L., 1950-
Other Authors: McInnes, Roderick R., Willard, Huntington F., Thompson, Margaret W. (Margaret Wilson), 1920-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Saunders, [2004]
Edition:Sixth edition, revised reprint.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Chromosomal basis of heredity
  • The human genome : structure and function of genes and chromosomes
  • Tools of human molecular genetics
  • Patterns of single-gene inheritance
  • Genetic variation in individuals : mutation and polymorphism
  • Genetic variation in populations
  • Gene mapping and the Human Genome Project
  • Principles of clinical cytogenetics
  • Clinical cytogenetics : disorders of the autosomes and the sex chromosomes
  • Clinical case studies illustrating genetic principles
  • Principles of molecular disease : lessons from the hemoglobinopathies
  • The molecular and biochemical basis of genetic disease
  • The treatment of genetic disease
  • Genetics of the immune system
  • Genetics of disorders with complex inheritance
  • Genetics and cancer
  • Genetic aspects of development / with the assistance of Gregory S. Barsh
  • Prenatal diagnosis
  • Genetic counseling and risk assessment
  • Genetics and society