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ELSEVIER Emerys Elements Of Medical Genetics And Genomics 16Ed (Pb 2022) by Turnpenny P.D.
Long recognized as a leading textbook in this fast-moving field, Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics and Genomics offers current, complete information with a strong basis in practical clinical genetics and genomics for medical school and beyond. The 16th Edition of this award-winning text has been thoroughly updated throughout and includes case-based and multiple-choice questions, end-of-chapter summaries, an extensive glossary, and convenient online access, making it an ideal choice for all medical undergraduates as well as postgraduates seeking to improve their understanding and knowledge.Includes new case-based studies with questions and answers throughout, in addition to multiple-choice self-assessment questions for study and review. Covers key topics such as pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine, prenatal testing, reproductive genetics, and ethical and legal issues in medical genetics. Divides the text into three easy-to-use sections: The Scientific Basis of Human Genetics, Genetics in Medicine and Genomic Medicine, and Clinical Genetics, Counseling and EthicsFeatures full-color illustrations and other images that help readers visualize the appearance of genetic disorders and assist with the understanding of complex genetic structures. Contains learning features such as summary boxes, an extensive glossary of terms, online hyperlinks to important genetics websites and clinical databases, and more. Presents the extensive knowledge and experience of distinguished editors Peter D. Turnpenny and Sian Ellard, as well as new editor Ruth Cleaver. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices._x000D_ _x000D_
1 The History and Impact of Genetics in Medicine _x000D_
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Section A: The Scientific Basis of Human Genetics_x000D_
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2 The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Inheritance _x000D_
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3 Chromosomes and Cell Division _x000D_
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4 Finding the Cause of Monogenic Disorders by Identifying Disease Genes_x000D_
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5 Laboratory Techniques for Diagnosis of Monogenic Disorders_x000D_
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6 Patterns of Inheritance _x000D_
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7 Population and Mathematical Genetics_x000D_
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8 Risk Calculation_x000D_
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9 Developmental Genetics _x000D_
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Section B: Genetics in Medicine and Genomic Medicine_x000D_
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10 Common Disease, Polygenic and Multifactorial Genetics _x000D_
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11 Screening for Genetic Disease _x000D_
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12 Haemoglobin and the Haemoglobinopathies _x000D_
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13 Immunogenetics _x000D_
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14 The Genetics of Cancer. . .and Cancer Genetics _x000D_
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15 Pharmacogenomics, Precision Medicine and the Treatment of Genetic Disease _x000D_
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Section C: Clinical Genetics, Counselling and Ethics_x000D_
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16 Congenital Abnormalities, Dysmorphic Syndromes and Intellectual Disability _x000D_
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17 Chromosome Disorders _x000D_
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18 Inborn Errors of Metabolism _x000D_
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19 Mainstream Monogenic Disorders _x000D_
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20 Prenatal Testing and Reproductive Genetics _x000D_
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21 Genetic Counselling _x000D_
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22 Ethical and Legal Issues in Medical Genetics_x000D_