Korf, Bruce R.

Human genetics and genomics / Bruce R. Korf. - 3rd edition - Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., c2006. - viii, 278 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Part 1: Basic Principles of Human Genetics
1 DNA Structure and Function
2 Genetic Variation
3 Patterns of Inheritance
4 The Human Genome
5 Multifactorial Inheritance
6 Cell Division and Chromosomes
7 Population Genetics
8 Cancer Genetics

Part 2: Genetics in Medical Practice
9 Chromosome Translocation
10 Molecular Diagnosis
11 Newborn Screening
12 Developmental Genetics
13 Carrier Screening
14 Genetic Risk Assessment
15 Genetic Testing for Risk of Cancer
16 Pharmacogenetics
17 Gene Therapy
Answers to Review Questions

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Medical genetics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Human genetics--Problems, exercises, etc.
Genetics, Medical--Problems and Exercises.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn--Problems and Exercises.
Genomics--Problems and Exercises.
Problem-Based Learning--Problems and Exercises.

QZ 18.2 K844h 2007 / K844h 2007