Human molecular genetics - Strachan, T.; Read, Andrew P., 1939-; Strachan, T. (New York : Garland Science, 2011)
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.
Rev. ed. of: Human molecular genetics 3 / Tom Strachan and Andrew Read. 3rd ed. c2004.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Human molecular genetics; Genome, Human; Molecular Biology