Begins with molecular characterization of the human genome (rather than the conventional descriptions of Mendelian inheritance, pedigree analysis, and chromosome abnormalities), and maintains this emphasis on understanding human genetics in ...
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three-month-old, Thomas P., whose diapers (nappies) had a peculiar, dark bluish-black stain. This was a sign of alkaptonuria, in which a substance called homogentisic acid builds up in joints and darkens the skin in telltale places in ...
Human Genetics
Core genetics text for medical students in their 1st or 2nd year.
The book raises compelling issues concerning: • The role of genes in maintaining health and explaining sickness • Genetic testing, gene therapy, and genome editing • The common ancestry of all humanity and how we are affecting our ...
Describes modern developments in the field of genetics, discussing the mapping of the human genome, the genetic causes of afflictions, and genetic modification.
Some common human syndromes; Cell division; Prenatal development; The formation of the germ cells; Simple inheritance; Sex determination; Sex linked inheritance; Antigens and antibodies: the blood groups; The immune system;...
Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications
""Human Genetics, Eighth Edition", is a non-science majors human genetics text that clearly explains what genes are, how they function, how they interact with the environment, and how our understanding of genetics has changed since ...
As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.
Human Genetics
Genetic knowledge is therefore both informative and empowering. The 10th edition of Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications shows students how and why that is true.
The book raises compelling issues concerning: - The role of genes in maintaining health and explaining sickness - Genetic testing, gene therapy, and genome editing - The common ancestry of all humanity and how we are affecting our future.
Human Genetics, the first genetics book to combine text with problem-based tutorial exercises, is the ideal textbook for student-driven learning.
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Human Genetics
Human genetics is becoming a subject of increasing public concern. This is the most authoritative and up-to-date assessment of the ethical issues raised by human genetics research.
Human Genetics: Problems and Approaches