Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics

Name: Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics
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ISBN: 9780443100451

ISBN-10: 0443100454

ISBN-13: 9780443100451

Edition: 12th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Peter D. Turnpenny, Sian Ellard

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This highly popular textbook of medical genetics covers both the scientific basis and clinical applications of genetics. It remains well written and easy to understandtwo of its key strengths for 35 years. For this new edition, the content has been thoroughly updated to keep abreast of this fast-changing area, including molecular genetics, DNA technology, and ethics. It also features a new self-testing section, new clinical examples, and updated and improved clinical photographs. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other…

Book details

List price: $58.95
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/28/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 11.00" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English




Principles of Human Genetics


The history and impact of genetics in medicine


The cellular and molecular basis of inheritance


Chromosomes and cell division


DNA technology and applications


Developmental genetics


Patterns of inheritance


Mathematical and population genetics


Polygenic and multifactorial inheritance



Genetics in Medicine


Haemaoglobin and the haemoglobinopathies


Biochemical genetics


Pharmacogenetics


Immunogenetics


The genetics of cancer


Genetic factors in common diseases


Genetics and congenital abnormalities



Clinical Genetics


Genetic counseling


Chromosome disorders


Single gene disorders


Carrier detection and presymptomatic diagnosis


Risk calculation


Prenatal diagnosis of genetic disease


Population screening and community genetics


The human genome project, treatment of genetic disease and gene therapy


Ethical issues in medical genetics


Appendix: Advice on using the Internet for further genetics research


Glossary