| Description |
1 online resource (x, 374 pages) : color illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Genetics : unity and diversity -- Information flow and levels of regulation -- The organization of development -- The structure and function of genes -- Clinical cytogenetics -- Mendelian genetics : patterns of gene transmission -- Mutation -- Metabolism -- Family history and pedigree analysis -- Multifactorial inheritance and gene x environment interactions -- Genetic testing and screening -- Atypical modes of inheritance -- Disorders of organelles -- Genetic therapeutics -- Population genetics and genetic diversity -- Of fruit flies, mice, and patients : tying it all together. |
| Summary |
"This book utilizes an integrated approach to medical genetics by combining a tailored introduction to essential general genetics and up-to-date coverage of medical genetics following the curriculum recommended by the Association of Professors of Human Genetics and Medical Genetics and by the American Society of Human Genetics Guidelines. Core genetic principles are reviewed with an emphasis on mechanisms and unifying concepts"--Preface. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from electronic title page (AccessMedicine, viewed November 9, 2017). |
| Subject |
Medical genetics.
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Human cytogenetics.
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Genetics, Medical. (DNLM)D005826
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Cytogenetics. (DNLM)D003582
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Genetic Phenomena -- genetics.
(DNLM)D055614Q000235
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Genetic Techniques. (DNLM)D005821
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Human cytogenetics. (OCoLC)fst00962933
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Medical genetics. (OCoLC)fst01014133
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| Added Author |
Thompson, James N., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Schaefer, G. Bradley. Medical genetics. New York : McGraw-Hill, 2013 9780071702065 (DLC) 2013011825 (OCoLC)832706743 |
| ISBN |
9780071819282 (electronic bk.) |
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0071819282 (electronic bk.) |
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9780071664387 (soft cover ;) (alk. paper) |
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0071664386 (soft cover ;) (alk. paper) |
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