New clinical genetics /

Written by world-renowned authors, this book provides a concise summary of post-genomic human genetics and shows how this knowledge can be applied to clinical practice. It is illustrated with over 150 colour clinical photographs and 200 full-colour figures. It has been designed to help students get...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Read, Andrew P., 1939-
Other Authors: Donnai, D. (Dian), 1945-
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Bloxham, Oxfordshire : Scion, 2007.
Subjects:
Medical genetics.
Medical genetics > Case studies.
Human chromosome abnormalities > Diagnosis > Case Reports.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn > Case Reports.
Genetic Testing > Case Reports.
Genetics, Medical > methods > Case Reports.
Humangenetik.
Table of Contents:
  • What can we learn from a family history?
  • How can a patient's chromosomes be studied?
  • How do genes work?
  • How can a patient's DNA be studied?
  • How can we check a patient's DNA for gene mutations?
  • What do mutations do?
  • What is epigenetics?
  • How do genes affect our metabolism, drug responses and immune system?
  • How do researchers identify genes for mendelian diseases?
  • Why are some conditions common and others rare?
  • When is screening useful?
  • Is cancer genetic?
  • Should we be testing for genetic susceptibility to common diseases?
  • What can we do about genetic disease?

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