Population genomics in the developing world : concepts, applications, and challenges /

Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date summary of the field of population genomics in developing countries. This book equips students, researchers, and clinicians with the practical skills and approaches necessary to face the unique challenges and opportunities of practicing population genomics in dev...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Möller, Marlo (Editor), Uren, Caitlin (Editor), Patrinos, George P. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, U.K. : Academic Press, [2025]
Series:	Translational and applied genomics series.
Subjects:	Population genetics > Developing countries. Genomics > Research > Developing countries. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Population genomics--the fundamentals
Chapter 2. Why focus on population genomics in developing countries?
Chapter 3. Contribution of large consortium studies to population genomics in the developing world: Examples from Africa and South Asia
Chapter 4. Implementing genomics research in developing countries: Common challenges, and emerging solutions
Chapter 5. Next-generation sequencing technologies: Implementation in developing countries
Chapter 6. Computational disease-risk prediction: Tools and statistical approaches
Chapter 7. Genotype versus phenotype versus environment
Chapter 8. Implementing population pharmacogenomics: Tailoring drug therapy for diverse populations
Chapter 9. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and the population genomics industry
Chapter 10. Clinical translation of genomics research in Africa--Mainstreaming medical ethics, equity, genetics education, and public engagement
Chapter 11. The future of population genomics in developing countries.