Medical Genetics, Updated EditionUpplaga 3

NOW WITH ACCESS TO FULL TEXT ONLINE PLUS MANY OTHER EXTRAS - POSTED ON STUDENTCONSULT.COM ACCESS IS VIA UNIQUE PIN NUMBER IN FRONT OF BOOK. This is one of the few medical genetics texts on a 2-year revision cycle. It provides up-to-date information that can be read, retained, and applied with ease! The 3rd Edition covers pharmacogenomics the societal implications of technologies the Human Genome Project cloning, genetic enhancement, and embryonic stem cell research new tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes and more. Mini-summaries, study questions, suggested readings, and a detailed glossary facilitates review of the material. Clinical relevance is demonstrated in over 230 photographs, illustrations, and tables as well as boxes containing patient/family vignettes, coverage of ethical, legal, and social issues and clinical commentary on important genetic diseases. A companion web site offers continuing updates and a wealth of additional features.