{"product_id":"human-genetics-and-genomics-includes-wiley-e-text-isbn-9780470654477","title":"Human Genetics and Genomics, Includes Wiley E-Text","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition of the best-selling textbook, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e, clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of molecular genetics, to clinical applications used in the treatment of both rare and common conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA newly expanded Part 1, Basic Principles of Human Genetics, focuses on introducing the reader to key concepts such as Mendelian principles, DNA replication and gene expression. Part 2, Genetics and Genomics in Medical Practice, uses case scenarios to help you engage with current genetic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow featuring full-color diagrams, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e has been rigorously updated to reflect today’s genetics teaching, and includes updated discussion of genetic risk assessment, “single gene” disorders and therapeutics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey learning features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical snapshots to help relate science to practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Hot topics' boxes that focus on the latest developments in testing, assessment and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Ethical issues' boxes to prompt further thought and discussion on the implications of genetic developments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Sources of information' boxes to assist with the practicalities of clinical research and information provision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-assessment review questions in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the Wiley E-Text digital edition (included in the price of the book), \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and\u003c\/i\u003e Genomics is also fully supported by a suite of online resources at \u003cb\u003ewww.korfgenetics.com\u003c\/b\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactsheets on 100 genetic disorders, ideal for study and exam preparation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with feedback on all answers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to online resources for further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigures from the book available as PowerPoint slides, ideal for teaching purposes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect companion to the genetics component of both problem-based learning and integrated medical courses, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e presents the ideal balance between the bio-molecular basis of genetics and clinical cases, and provides an invaluable overview for anyone wishing to engage with this fast-moving discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get the best out of your textbook viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN GENETICS 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 DNA Structure and Function 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Genetic Variation 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Patterns of Inheritance 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Human Genome 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Multifactorial Inheritance 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Cell Division and Chromosomes 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Population Genetics 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Cancer Genetics 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: GENETICS AND GENOMICS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Chromosome Translocation 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Molecular Diagnosis 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Newborn Screening 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Developmental Genetics 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Carrier Screening 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Genetic Risk Assessment 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Genetic Testing for Risk of Cancer 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Pharmacogenetics 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Treatment of Genetic Disorders 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Review Questions 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 262\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce R. Korf\u003c\/b\u003e is Wayne H. and Sara Crews Finley Chair in Medical Genetics, Professor and Chair, Department of Genetics, and Director, Heflin Center for Genomic Sciences, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMira B. Irons\u003c\/b\u003e is Park Gerald Chair in Genetics and Associate Chief, Division of Genetics, at the Children's Hospital Boston, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fourth edition of the best-selling textbook, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e, clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of molecular genetics, to clinical applications used in the treatment of both rare and common conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA newly expanded Part 1, Basic Principles of Human Genetics, focuses on introducing the reader to key concepts such as Mendelian principles, DNA replication and gene expression.??Part 2, Genetics and Genomics in Medical Practice, uses case scenarios to help you engage with current genetic practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow featuring full-color diagrams, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e has been rigorously updated to reflect today's genetics teaching, and includes updated discussion of genetic risk assessment, \"single gene\" disorders and therapeutics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey learning features include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical snapshots to help relate science to practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Hot topics' boxes that focus on the latest developments in testing, assessment and treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Ethical issues' boxes to prompt further thought and discussion on the implications of genetic developments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Sources of information' boxes to assist with the practicalities of clinical research and information provision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-assessment review questions in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPANION WEBSITE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by the \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text digital edition\u003c\/b\u003e (included in the price of the book), \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGenomics\u003c\/i\u003e is also fully supported by a suite of online resources at \u003cb\u003ewww.korfgenetics.com,\u003c\/b\u003e including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactsheets on 100 genetic disorders, ideal for study and exam preparation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with feedback on all answers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLinks to online resources for further study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFigures from the book available as PowerPoint slides, ideal for teaching purposes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe perfect companion to the genetics component of both problem-based learning and integrated medical courses, \u003ci\u003eHuman Genetics and Genomics\u003c\/i\u003e presents the ideal balance between the bio-molecular basis of genetics and clinical cases, and provides an invaluable overview for anyone wishing to engage with this fast-moving discipline. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf related interest Medical Genetics at a Glance,\u003c\/b\u003e 3rd edition - Forthcoming Dorian Pritchard and Bruce Korf, 2013, ISBN 9780470656549 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the complete range of Wiley-Blackwell medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: \u003cb\u003ewww.wileymedicaleducation.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll content reviewed by students for students\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. 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