Human Molecular Genetics - 3rd edition

Klappentext Virtually every page has been revised and updated to take account of the stunning developments of the past four years since the publication of the last edition of Human Molecular Genetics. Features: * Integration of Human Genome Project data throughout the book * Two new chapters 'Cells and Development' (Chapter 3) and 'Beyond the Genome Project: Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics' (Chapter 19) * Completely rewritten and reorganised coverage of complex disease genetics * Increased emphasis on gene function and on applications of genetic knowledge, including ethical issues * More prominence given to novel approaches to treating disease, such as cell-based therapies, pharmacogenomics, and personalised medicine * Special topic boxes that include detailed coverage of ethical, legal and social issues, including eugenics, genetic testing and discrimination, germ-line gene therapy and genetic enhancement, and human cloning * Contains two indices: a general index and one that contains names of diseases and disorders Supplements: Art of HMG3 (CD-ROM) 0-8153-4183-0: u31.00

Product details

• Authors: A P Read, Andrew P. Read, T Strachan, Tom Strachan
• Publisher: Garland Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2003
• EAN: 9780815341840
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-4184-0
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 280 mm x 30 mm
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Genetics, genetic engineering