Midlands State University Library

Medical genetics /

Jorde, Lynn B.,

Medical genetics / created by Lynn B. Jorde, John C. Carey and Michael J. Bamshad. - Fifth edition. - x, 356 pages : Illustrations (coloured); 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Background and history -- Basic cell biology : structure and function of genes and chromosomes -- Genetic variation : its origin and detection -- Autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance -- Sex-linked and nontraditional modes of inheritance -- Clinical cytogenetics : the chromosomal basis of human disease -- Biochemical genetics : disorders of metabolism -- Disease-gene identification -- Immunogenetics -- Genetic basis of development -- Cancer genetics -- Multifactorial inheritance and common diseases -- Genetic testing and gene therapy -- Genetics and precision medicine -- Clinical genetics and genetic counseling.

9780323188357 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0323188354 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2015019218


Medical genetics.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn--genetics.
Genetics, Medical--methods.
Genetic Counseling.
Genetic Predisposition to Disease.
Genetic Techniques.

RB155 JOR