Human molecular genetics / Tom Strachan and Andrew Read.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strachan, T.

Contributor:

Read, Andrew P., 1939-

Strachan, T.

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human molecular genetics.

Genome, Human.

Molecular Biology.

Medical Subjects:

Genome, Human.

Molecular Biology.

Physical Description:

xxv, 781 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Garland Science, [2011]

Contents:

Nucleic acid structure and gene expression

Chromosome structure and function

Genes in pedigrees and populations

Cells and cell-cell communication

Principles of development

Amplifying DNA : cell-based DNA cloning and PCR

Nucleic acid hybridization : principles and applications

Analyzing the structure and expression of genes and genomes

Organization of the human genome

Model organisms, comparative genomics, and evolution

Human gene expression

Studying gene function in the post-genome era

Human genetic variability and its consequences

Genetic mapping of mendelian characters

Mapping genes conferring susceptibility to complex diseases

Identifying human disease genes and susceptibility factors

Cancer genetics

Genetic testing of individuals

Pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine and population screening

New approaches to therapy

Genetic manipulation of animals for modeling disease and investigating gene function

Genetic approaches to treating disease.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Human molecular genetics 3 / Tom Strachan and Andrew Read. 3rd ed. c2004.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Related Work:

Strachan, T. Human molecular genetics 3.

ISBN:

9780815341499

0815341490

OCLC:

477270509