Genetics in Medicine

Nandu Thalange author Barbara Jennings author Gavin Willis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:6th Jul '20

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Genetics in Medicine cover

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer will review the essential biological concepts that underpin any programme of more advanced study and give early-stage undergraduates the opportunity to review topics about which they may feel under-prepared or less confident. Genetic medicine has entered an era of rapid expansion. It is no longer just relevant to families affected by rare congenital disorders, but has the potential to affect the diagnosis and treatment of most common complex diseases. The successful application of new genetic science in the decades ahead will depend on the next generation of undergraduates or university applicants, who are now planning their careers as Biologists and Clinicians.This primer explores core concepts about heredity and genome analysis, illustrates current clinical practice with case-histories, and discusses the potentials and pitfalls of personalised medicine.

ISBN: 9780198841555

Dimensions: 247mm x 190mm x 10mm

Weight: 332g

160 pages