Human genetics and genomics / Bruce R. Korf. — 3rd ed. — Malden, Mass. : Blackwell, c2007.—(59.34/K84/3rd ed.) |
Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN GENETICS
1 DNA Structure and Function 2
2 Genetic Variation 19
3 Patterns of Inheritance 35
4 The Human Genome 62
5 Multifactorial Inheritance 84
6 Cell Division and Chromosomes 97
7 Population Genetics 126
8 Cancer Genetics 139
PART TWO: GENETICS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
9 Chromosome Translocation 160
10 Molecular Diagnosis 171
11 Newborn Screening 188
12 Developmental Genetics 197
13 Carrier Screening 207
14 Genetic Risk Assessment 218
15 Genetic Testing for Risk of Cancer 225
16 Pharmacogenetics 233
17 Gene Therapy 241
Answers to Review Questions
Glossary
Index